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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Oct 19, 2008

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Oct 20, 2008

Janet, I had a look at the UK Moths section on these two species and it seems to me safe to call this moth Bactria lancealana. It appears that it is the commoner of thje two in UK and they say under Bactra lacteana:

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It is best identified by reference to the genitalic structure, but specimens showing two short blackish sub-apical streaks should be checked.
. The two sub-apical streaks are clear on their image: http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1111a and are not present on your moth.

If you agree I will change this entry into Bactria lancealana.

Ken

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2008

That's fine with me Ken. I got the initial ID from Back Garden Moths here, people who run moth websites as well as others. I guess no-one wanted to comit to any particular species. It has been a great help with those I can't find or are unsure of!

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Oct 20, 2008

Thanks Janet, I have now changed it to Bactria lancealana: http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/5347/

Ken

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2008

Thanks Ken, I changed my wording above it too!

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kennedyh Churchill, Victoria, Australia(Zone 10a) Oct 20, 2008

that is good Janet, thanks

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