February Moths

[Bennyboymothman]

Hi Ian

I'm not totally sure, now you point Acleris schalleriana out to me.

I'll put it on the ID forums I think.

[James_O'Neill]

Wonder if the Dark Tussock is present at the Hogstown bog? It seems good habitat, and as I reall little is known of the area in recent years, only reports are mainly from what I found in past two years and a couple of BCNI trips, and older 1970s, 80s information or earlier.

I wouldn't have thought it likely. They have a specific sort of habitat (where I've found them at Peatlands anyway) - very short heather with grass and small birch trees. Have a look anyway, you might surprise yourself (and me!).

[Dave McCormick]

very short heather with grass and small birch trees. Have a look anyway, you might surprise yourself (and me!).

Well it has that in some areas so I can just search and see. Found some moths around here last year I didn't think were here or could be found here, just by searching such as Pink Barred Sallow, Vestal and Dark Sword Grass