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Currently looking for a proverbial 'needle in a haystack' that is Acalyptris platani on London Plane. Shedloads of the Phyllonorycter platani, however. Putney Heath, SW London (VC17). #MothsMatter

I would say "typical" based on current knowledge. However, yes, there will be intermediates that will cause confusion, plus the usual wear-and-tear which can disguise the features.

Ta! From these images the forewing apex differences look fairly obvious when choosing candidates. The Oak was wild-caught and the Spiny was bred through from wild-caught specimens.

If anyone takes Watsonalla binaria/uncinula (Oak/Spiny Hook-tip) from now, please check with your County Recorder if they wish specimens to be retained for microscopic examination (at the discretion of the recorder) and confirmation.

Image: Oak Hook-tip (above), Spiny Hook-tip (below). #MothsMatter

Yes, it's not easy!

I've DMd, Tim.

It could also be Endothenia marginana (the one with the 'anal comb', so does need checking.

That's about all I have left, Dave, after a weekend staying with Colin Plant! 😆

Dunno 'bout the "light fantastic", but we're on!

A FIELD GUIDE TO THE SMALLER MOTHS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (4th Edition-Digital) - British Entomological & Natural History Society

Yesterday, @britentsoc.bsky.social published the 4th edition of the popular Field Guide to the Smaller Moths of Great Britain and Ireland. Completely updated and free to download in 3 digital formats: PDF, spreadsheet, and an Android App! Further details at www.benhs.org.uk/publications... #TeamMoth

No, nothing like that 😆

Annual Exhibition 2025 - British Entomological & Natural History Society

Are you joining us at our Exhibition this Saturday? A chance to meet other members and browse interesting displays! To find out more including contributing to the Exhibition visit our website

Today, the @britentsoc.bsky.social Annual Exhibition is being held at Conway Hall, Holborn, London. Always a great day with lots to see and friends to catch up with. Something special is also happening today - more on that later. #MothsMatter

Gangsters 😄

Indeed, not a good motoring year 😔

Glad you're home, Steve. A shame about the car, again!

Breed it through if possible, Steve.

Got there in the end 😉

Stigmella basiguttella (Shoulder-spot Dot) on Quercus robor (Oak), 30 Oct 2025, Putney Heath, SW London (VC17) - 2nd site record (1st record 2003). Inspired by Trevor Pendleton's YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=msE-.... #MothsMatter

Much better... that looks fine for Autumn Green (miata).

Indeed, while you still have it. These Geometrid moths can be extremely flighty and difficult to deal with. I and others use just enough CO2 to knock them outdor about 30 seconds, then while they're quiet, gently move the forewing out of the way. They soon recover.

I'm afraid I can't confirm it from this image, it's just too blurred for me.

Some forms of Red-green Carpet show no red shading at all. As @sj84turner.bsky.social says, check the hindwing (upperside). 👍

Funny ol' year, Tim.

T'is a bit, Dave!

A couple of more-than-welcome visitors overnight 28 Oct 2025, Putney Heath, SW London (VC17): A 2nd site record of Dryobota labecula (Oak Rustic) and a presumed partial 2nd generation Eilema griseola (Dingy Footman). #MothsMatter

Microscopic examination only to get the species I'm afraid.

I have one of those too! 👀😵‍💫

A handheld 10x lens is invaluable for checking these if microscopes aren't available.

Looks very bracing, as you say!