70.282 Theria primaria (Early Moth)
fw: m-14-17mm f-brachypterous; Jan-Feb; blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp); common in England, Wales and S.Scotland
Theria primaria (Early Moth) §1 male
ID: Males are similar to Aleucis distinctata (Sloe Carpet) which flies later (Mar-Apr); has more jagged cross-lines edging the median fascia; a more pointed forewing apex; faint or absent central dot on hindwing; and conspicuous white spots on the abdomen.
§1 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 04/01/2013; male
§2 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 04/01/2013; male
§3 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 03/01/2022; male; fw 15.3mm
§4 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 03/01/2022; male; fw 16.0mm
All images © Chris Lewis
§2 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 04/01/2013; male
§3 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 03/01/2022; male; fw 15.3mm
§4 Hadleigh Downs, Essex; 03/01/2022; male; fw 16.0mm
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 06/03/2014 (§1-2) | §3&4 added 15/01/2022
