Moth - Epinotia plumbolineana

Moved

Moved from Tortricid Moths.

… Steve Nanz, 7 March, 2011 - 3:07am

I would put my money on Epino

I would put my money on Epinotia plumbolineana, but I agree with Bob that a lateral shot would be nice.

… Jason J. Dombroskie, 6 March, 2011 - 9:10pm

(Accidentally moved twice)

… Steve Nanz, 19 February, 2011 - 2:21am

Moved to Tortricid Moths (Tortricidae)

Moved from Moths.

Moving to Tortricidae. Jason Dombroskie may be able to confirm Bob's hunch if he happens to see it.

… Steve Nanz, 19 February, 2011 - 2:21am

Possibly ? 2867 - Rhyacionia buoliana

This Tortricid is in your area. It might be a longshot possibility.

… Bob Patterson, 8 August, 2010 - 6:20am

Experiment With Studio Photography

You are shooting many very nice moths, particularly Tortricids and small micromoths, that quite simply cannot be identified with "top shots." They need extremely low, dead lateral, views under good lighting. Capture, chill, photograph and release works for many people. Study the fast plates at MPG in Tortricidae to see which groups require lateral views and others in which full back views (dead behind, not from side angles) are acceptable. Hope this helps get more moths identified.

… Bob Patterson, 8 August, 2010 - 1:03am

studio photography

Hmmm...I haven't done *any* of that yet. Been enjoying all the "in the field" shooting. Thanks for the tips and suggestions. A new lighting system for my camera is next on my wish list. I hope you, and the others, don't mind some more field shooting until I get some sort of studio set up going. Either way, thanks again.

Don't worry...I won't RSVP like this all the time. :) I know your preference to not do so. :)

… Kevin Hall, 8 August, 2010 - 1:30am

Communication is Necessary......

.... I'm just trying to avoid a mailbox full of "Thanks for the ID" messages. Sometimes we really do need to talk/write to each other. By the way, folks really ought to do what works best for them. Maybe there are cases where a spouse will say "NO MOTHS IN THE HOUSE!!!" My spouse tolerates my hobby, but I AM required to catch all bugs that get loose in the house :-) My moths have their own refrigerator and, of course, the Moth Lounge where they pose for photographs.

… Bob Patterson, 8 August, 2010 - 6:02am