Thursday, 26 September 2019

Micro query - Longwick

A fairly thin and typically autumn catch here last night. A single Diamond Back being the only migrant. A second generation Carcina Quercana brought some variety. Micros included Y Sequella and what looks like a eucosma of some sort pictured below. Wing length 9mm with a striking cream head. Suggestions appreciated.

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  1. Dave Wilton26 September 2019 at 11:10

    Hi Andrew,

    I'd say that was a rather battered and worn example of Ypsolopha parenthesella.

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  2. Andrew Kershaw26 September 2019 at 11:59

    Thank you - spot on. I couldn't see it in the guide but there are variants on UK Moths that match. Apparently I have seen it before but I am guessing that was the more typical version in better shape!

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