The first is Cochylis atricapitana and the second is Parapoynx stratiotata (Ringed China-mark). It is surprising how many times the male Ringed China-mark is misidentified - perhaps something to do with it is the fact that in the field guide it is illustrated with its wings open and might be missed on a cursory glance through the pictures!
A) is this Aptomis turbidana?
and is this White Line Snout? 
Hi Barnaby
ReplyDeleteThe first is Cochylis atricapitana and the second is Parapoynx stratiotata (Ringed China-mark). It is surprising how many times the male Ringed China-mark is misidentified - perhaps something to do with it is the fact that in the field guide it is illustrated with its wings open and might be missed on a cursory glance through the pictures!