Friday, 1 August 2014

ID confirmations please

Rather a poor night last night - I noticed Dave talking about the late summer lull - when does it pick up again?

I think I have

Bryotopha domestica
Cydia splendana


Mark Griffiths, Garsington




4 comments:

  1. Did you keep the Bryotropha? I hope so, it looks interesting, but I suspect it may need the chop. Your splendana is correct.

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  2. unfortunately not Peter. Did you have an ID for it? If you have time maybe let me know the protocol for preparing things for the chop - it may turn up again.

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  3. This is what Martin Corley said this evening: Hi Peter,

    I think it is probably domestica, although it is a relatively dark one. The only alternative is basaltinella, which should be slightly broader-winged and the dark coloration is more comprehensive. Here it looks to have pale scales with dark-tips.

    Best wishes,

    Martin

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