tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post8513743326580269721..comments2024-03-27T13:34:10.184+00:00Comments on NORTH DOWNS & BEYOND: A most agreeable afternoonSteve Galehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-62180506754702204472015-03-12T13:23:02.621+00:002015-03-12T13:23:02.621+00:00Hi Steve, we're moving to Bridport, which is a...Hi Steve, we're moving to Bridport, which is a whole lot closer to Portland than Seaton. Mind you, I wouldn't want to gatecrash your do...I'll get in touch via email closer to June. Gavin Haighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242398421328525578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-19260338635968710922015-03-12T07:52:43.789+00:002015-03-12T07:52:43.789+00:00Hi Gavin, the Pan Species gang are having a long w...Hi Gavin, the Pan Species gang are having a long weekend at the observatory (June 12-14). I saw that you were moving, but just assumed that you were staying local. Where are you moving to? It would be great to meet up when I'm down.Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-53006227468975490642015-03-11T23:56:52.903+00:002015-03-11T23:56:52.903+00:00Forgive the interruption, bit what's happening...Forgive the interruption, bit what's happening at Portland in June? Will be just down the road from my new abode...Gavin Haighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242398421328525578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-18354358407067262382015-03-11T11:14:20.070+00:002015-03-11T11:14:20.070+00:00And, if you two old duffers are still standing, th...And, if you two old duffers are still standing, the third pint's on me. Very much looking forward to it! :) Gibsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699055561230102061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-81953267251972036702015-03-10T22:32:45.629+00:002015-03-10T22:32:45.629+00:00Forgot to say - once the moth has pupated, emerged...Forgot to say - once the moth has pupated, emerged and flown the case remains intact. Most I check are vacant, so if you did want to rear through I'd be inclined to check for occupants first or it may be a long ol' wait! :) They're dead common in your area Steve, gently lift the fronds and there's a good chance of seeing an adult resting on the underside. Probably not in mid-March though... Gibsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699055561230102061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-69467094422590519702015-03-10T22:30:59.773+00:002015-03-10T22:30:59.773+00:00Where were you when I needed you Seth? Oh yes, NZ....Where were you when I needed you Seth? Oh yes, NZ...Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-48935149637794161892015-03-10T22:30:16.453+00:002015-03-10T22:30:16.453+00:00Looks like it Andrew. Second pint on me.Looks like it Andrew. Second pint on me.Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-37875103178973904432015-03-10T22:26:45.540+00:002015-03-10T22:26:45.540+00:00Use a pin and flip the feeding case onto its back....Use a pin and flip the feeding case onto its back. The underside is open and you'll be able to see the larva within. All I do is check the colour of the head capsule (in filicivora it is pale brown, in verhuella it is darker brown). Tony Davis told me he checks the rear end, I haven't put this into practice yet but he seemed confident it was an easy way to distinguish the two. The larva will reattach to the frond after being disturbed so no harm done and a record secured! Gibsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699055561230102061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-83304366965672271592015-03-10T22:19:15.414+00:002015-03-10T22:19:15.414+00:00Yes, I shall be at Portland. I presume we will fin...Yes, I shall be at Portland. I presume we will finally meet there?<br /><br />First pint is on me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108417673119719006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-46100500147460426562015-03-10T21:45:08.028+00:002015-03-10T21:45:08.028+00:00Thanks Andrew. Hopefully will see you at Portland ...Thanks Andrew. Hopefully will see you at Portland in June?Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802206289996500659.post-38204985310268431492015-03-10T21:21:06.879+00:002015-03-10T21:21:06.879+00:00For the Psychoides verhuella/filicivora you need t...For the Psychoides verhuella/filicivora you need to look on the underside. If the larva is there then there will be a concentrated clump of spores. Take the leaf (as well as a few more samples) home and place them in a jar with netting on top. Hopefully, soon the moth will emerge and you can take it from there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108417673119719006noreply@blogger.com