Wednesday, 22 August 2018

Ypsolophas

From last night's very small catch I am fairly sure the first is another Ypsolopha alpella.


The second I am far less sure of. Possibly a dark form of either Y. ustella or Y. vittella. Just over 10mm in length.




Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon,

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  1. Dave Wilton22 August 2018 at 22:36

    Hello Andy, I'd agree with Ypsolopha alpella for the first but I'm afraid I have no idea what the second might be - definitely a candidate for dissection!

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  2. Andy Newbold23 August 2018 at 08:15

    Thank you. I'm pleased it is not just me puzzled with the second one. With its size, shape and posture I thought at first it was going to be easy but nothing seemed quite right. It is now safely in the freezer despite having escaped while I was trying to get a better photo. Finally recaptured hiding in the curtains!

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