Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Marlow Bottom 25 June

Potentially two new moths for my garden last night. The first is Small Seraphim - I had to play around with the very over exposed photo to show the detail, as it evaded capture.


The second is what I think is Coleophora trifolii.  It is 8mm in length, so quite big, metallic green with a coppery tip to the wings and distinct white tipped antennae.  Is this a safe ID without the need for dissection?


57 species recorded (including aggs) with 27 Treble Brown Spot the most numerous and my first Cydalima perspectalis of the year.

Finally, I struggle with splitting this pair, I am assuming this is Metzneria lapella as opposed to metzneriella, even though it is quite dark.



Adam Bassett
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  1. Dave Wilton26 June 2019 at 16:27

    Hi Adam,
    Nice to get Small Seraphim in the garden. Looking at the antennae, I think you are fine there with Coleophora trifolii. Markings-wise, I would have thought that the Metzneria was closer to metzneriella but, as you say, these are very difficult to separate. I'd be sending that one to Peter!

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  2. Adam Bassett26 June 2019 at 16:38

    Thanks Dave. I’ve potted the Metzneria and will release the Coleophorid.

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