Thursday, 8 September 2022

Some micros to check

 The first was caught on 5th September. I think it is Hedya pruniana but seems a little late in the year.


The next two were caught at Lamb's Pool BBOWT reserve on 7th September


The first looks like an Acleris species. (8.5mm in length)

I think the second is probably Epinotia nisella (8mm in length)



Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon.

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  1. Dave Wilton8 September 2022 at 16:09

    Hello Andy,
    I think you'll find the first is an Endothenia so would need dissection to get to species. I suspect the Acleris is the quite variable rhombana even though the usually obvious hooked wing-tips of that species aren't clearly visible in your picture. I'm not really sure about the last one as the image is so dark but Epinotia nisella does seem likely.

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    1. Andy Newbold8 September 2022 at 17:13

      Many thanks. The Endothenia makes more sense and I did get marginana last September but I will get it checked as I still have the moth.

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