Hi Gary, I’m Donald (DD) from iSpot, do you remember you were going to look for evidence of Goat Moth breeding in or near your garden to support your observation? As we’ve already stated, this is quite an important moth so it would be good to have some feedback from you, as to whether or not you can confirm this record. Donald
Hi Donald, i have had a quick look around the garden, for breeding holes. Sadly i didnt find any. But, as you can imagine, having to do this after work, gives me little time to look, due to the light! Maybe you can help? Would the holes be near the ground, as with the Hornet Moths, or could they be anywhere on the tree? I have looked low down so far. Thanks for your email
Hi Gary The holes are generally low down but can occasionally be at some height. They often cause local damage to the tree so look for areas of dead or damaged wood. Mature trees are preferred and as we said, it's likely to be fairly close to where you found the larva. Donald
Hi Gary,
ReplyDeleteI’m Donald (DD) from iSpot, do you remember you were going to look for evidence of Goat Moth breeding in or near your garden to support your observation? As we’ve already stated, this is quite an important moth so it would be good to have some feedback from you, as to whether or not you can confirm this record.
Donald
Hi Donald, i have had a quick look around the garden, for breeding holes. Sadly i didnt find any. But, as you can imagine, having to do this after work, gives me little time to look, due to the light! Maybe you can help? Would the holes be near the ground, as with the Hornet Moths, or could they be anywhere on the tree? I have looked low down so far.
DeleteThanks for your email
Hi Gary
ReplyDeleteThe holes are generally low down but can occasionally be at some height. They often cause local damage to the tree so look for areas of dead or damaged wood. Mature trees are preferred and as we said, it's likely to be fairly close to where you found the larva.
Donald