Heterocera from Corsica

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Chris Jackson
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Heterocera from Corsica

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Hello,
Any takers ?
My brother in law spotted this in Corsica. Probably a day-flying moth.
Thanks
Chris
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Re: Heterocera from Corsica

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I think that's what they call in Corsica l'orpheline - the lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona.

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Re: Heterocera from Corsica

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Thanks Guy,
That's great.
Chris
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