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Thursday, 22 February 2024
Mompha jurassicella?
I believe this is Mompha jurassicella, found indoors this morning. Neither the Atlas nor Sterling & Parsons seem to suggest dissection is necessary, but I assume it would be the safer option, given that it seems pretty scarce in Bucks and nationally too? On the other hand perhaps it is something else entirely...
Hi Phil, I think you are likely to be correct. The markings aren't clear-cut on this one though, probably due to general wear and tear as it will have been around since October last year, so if you still have it then dissection would be the safest option especially if it is new for your site. I get Mompha bradleyi here as well as jurassicella and they can sometimes be difficult to separate, especially post-hibernation.
Hi Phil,
ReplyDeleteI think you are likely to be correct. The markings aren't clear-cut on this one though, probably due to general wear and tear as it will have been around since October last year, so if you still have it then dissection would be the safest option especially if it is new for your site. I get Mompha bradleyi here as well as jurassicella and they can sometimes be difficult to separate, especially post-hibernation.
Thanks Dave,
ReplyDeleteYes I still have it, so I will get it checked.