Could this, found by Penny in a failed 'eco' lightbulb - one of those expensive twirly ones - be Crambus perlella? Or Elachista argentella? Or is it something else, maybe faded beyond recognition? Help much appreciated. I'm afraid that I don't know when it died. Martin Wainwright, Thrupp, Oxon
Shape and form are nothing like an Elachista and size would be very different to C.perlella. It does look perlella like, but I wouldn't be sure from the picture. If it is very faded you might have to resort to a genitalia examination.
Shape and form are nothing like an Elachista and size would be very different to C.perlella. It does look perlella like, but I wouldn't be sure from the picture. If it is very faded you might have to resort to a genitalia examination.
ReplyDeleteIt has a nose cone, so is a Crambid. I'm happy to chop it if you want, let me know and I'll give you my address.
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