Sunday, 26 May 2019

Unknown micro

I potted the micro below last night thinking it had unusual wing markings, then found this morning that it actually appears to be missing half its scales.  One for Peter, but curious if anyone has any thoughts, its hind wing is dark grey/blackish and it's 8/9mm in length if that helps.  I wonder if it's a worn Rhyacionia pinivorana.


Adam Bassett
Marlow Bottom
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  1. Peter Hall26 May 2019 at 18:33

    Perhaps Ancylis achatana?

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  2. Dave Wilton26 May 2019 at 18:48

    I think you are correct, Adam. It has lost some scales but the basics are all there for pinivorana, the colours are correct (and I've had it twice in the garden over the past few days so is definitely flying now).

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