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Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Down to earth
Much less numerous last night (well, it's not as though 14 individuals was a huge haul for the 3rd, but it was better than expected), with the only issue the rather undistinguished micro below: I'm thinking 'Cnephasia sp.', but if anyone knows better, do let us know.
The general size and shape (and in particular the palps) point towards this being an Agonopterix. The image is rather too dark to be sure but it could be a poorly marked A.heracliana out of hibernation. I suspect you've guessed already (!) that the only way to be sure would be via dissection.
Thanks, Dave - I suspected as much, and really just wanted to check whether there was something obvious I'd missed. I think it goes down as one that got away.
The general size and shape (and in particular the palps) point towards this being an Agonopterix. The image is rather too dark to be sure but it could be a poorly marked A.heracliana out of hibernation. I suspect you've guessed already (!) that the only way to be sure would be via dissection.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dave - I suspected as much, and really just wanted to check whether there was something obvious I'd missed. I think it goes down as one that got away.
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