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This moth was photographed at Scatsta Airport on 20/12/07. It looks a bit different to a recent post of a Winter Moth..anyone care to hazard a guess as to its name?

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Hi Roger, I see this has no replies so I thought I'd stick my oar in. I think this has to be Winter Moth Operophtera brumata male; the only other possible is Northern WM O.fagata and that has a white hind wing.

Cheers

Tim

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Thanks for the welcome oar Tim...You get used to no replies after a while, not that I've had many :). Thanks to one and all @ Diptera.info (How many Brownie Points is that worth)
I had one of these ID'd a couple of weeks earlier than this one was posted...It is on Page 21 of my posts. That one was much lighter than this version.
Regards Roger

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No problem. In an idle moment I was looking through old posts and saw yours, unanswered. I'm a complete beginner at most things Dipteran but I have caught and identified a few moths in my time (no expert though), plus I do have a few books. I did see your other W Moth - like a lot I guess they are variable, but as I said there isn't a lot else to consider at that time of year.

I've got a lot out of the forum since I joined so I'm delighted if I can contribute even in a small way.

all the best

Tim

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Thanks Tim
Moths I now send off to Ian Kimber at UK Moths...usually get a reply in a few days. He hasn't got fed-up with the amount I've sent him....so far.
I've learned a bit since joining D.info (though some here might wonder :P).
Regards Roger