Tuesday 15 March 2022

Acleris cristana?

Am I right in thinking this is Acleris cristana? Not sure whether the dark patch in the middle is a raised scale tuft, or just a dark patch, but the overall shape looks better for this species rather than A. hastiana. Came to light last night in oak woodland.





 

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  1. Dave Wilton16 March 2022 at 11:46

    Hi Phil,
    That is, as you suggest, a very smart example of Acleris cristana. The scale tufts do get worn and by this time after hibernation can sometimes be almost non-existent.

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  2. Phil Tizzard16 March 2022 at 13:14

    Thanks Dave,
    Phil

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