2017 November 18

 

    Jochen Moehr sends photographs of Winter and Autumnal Moths from Metchosin.  We are also looking out for the native Bruce’s and Danby’s Winter Moths, as well as Erannis vancouverensis. There were very much fewer caterpillars of vancouverensis this spring compared with most years, so there may not be many adults around now.  Try Goldstream Park for bruceata and danbyi.

 

European Winter Moth Operophtera brumata (Lep.: Geometridae)
Jochen Moehr

European Winter Moth Operophtera brumata (Lep.: Geometridae)
Jochen Moehr

Autumnal Moth Epirrita autumnata (Lep.: Geometridae) Jochen Moehr