Finally could anyone put a name to this micro. It is silver-grey with an obvious whitish line across the wings and darker markings towards the costa. Help appreciated!
A Blog for moth recorders in Bucks, Berks and Oxon
Monday, 25 June 2018
Any ideas on this 4mm long micro? - Longwick
A strangely subdued trap this morning but a few firsts for the year including Muslin Footman and Maple Prominent. During the day between 3 and 5 Red Belted Clearwing's visited the SAL lure - showing how complex pheromones can be! I didn't really expect Sallow but having had Red Tipped from the old gnarled willows in the field it was worth a shot.
Finally could anyone put a name to this micro. It is silver-grey with an obvious whitish line across the wings and darker markings towards the costa. Help appreciated!
Finally could anyone put a name to this micro. It is silver-grey with an obvious whitish line across the wings and darker markings towards the costa. Help appreciated!
Hi Andrew, I really can't make out much from that picture so it is going to be complete guesswork, but Elachista canapennella might fit the bill.
ReplyDeleteWow - that is spot on Dave! Yes my Iphone isn't great for grabbing photos but having looked at the elachista on line it is an exact match.
ReplyDeleteThank you.