Monday 28 May 2018

Grass Rivulet, and 2 micro queries

Just under 100 moths in the garden trap last night, comprising 41 species. New for the year included Lime Hawk-moth, Small Elephant Hawk-moth, Maiden's Blush, Light Emerald, Straw Dot, Cinnabar, Archips podana, Agapeta hamana and Udea olivalis. However, the highlight for me was a Grass Rivulet which I have not seen before.


Below are a couple of micros I am not sure about. The first has a forewing length of just 3mm, and I thought it may be a worn Phyllonorycter harrisella?


The second micro has a forewing length of 9mm. Unfortunately, it is deceased so it may not appear in this picture in it's natural resting position. Any suggestions welcome.


Steve Trigg, Cookham
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2 comments:

  1. Martin Albertini28 May 2018 at 23:38

    I agree with P. harrisella, but can't help with the other micro. As it is deceased your county recorder may be willing to check the genitalia.

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    1. Steve Trigg29 May 2018 at 20:33

      Thanks Martin. The deceased micro has been retained.

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