Calybites phasianipennella?
Don't know?
Don't know?
Acleris laterana/comariana?
Is there a better way of photographing small micro's, as every time I think the light is good the camera causes shading by trying to get too close to the subject. Although I put them in the fridge to calm them down, as soon as I pop them out they liven up again and start leaping about like little frogs. I have lost a few just because I thought they were temporary sleeping this way!
Cheers everyone.
The first one looks like that one I`m asking about ie Calybites phasianipennella var. quadrupella.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Mel - I`ve just noticed that you`ve already named No1!
ReplyDeleteTempted to shove traps out tonight but have hospital appt at 9.00am, so not possible! Might trap tomorrow night, though Friday night looks better at present.
George beat me to the exciting news that Mel's Eucalybites phasianipenella is correct - it's the 2nd Carms record, following one that came to Jon's MV in Carmarthen. I was shown one from Pembs about 10 years ago as well, though I can't remember the details.
ReplyDeleteThe Bactra looks like a candidate for robustana - do you have a side view?
The 3rd micro looks very intriguing. Another photo would help. I'm wondering about Bucculatrix maritima.
The 4th is A laterana.
Ok all four moths are in my fridge and I'll try and put more photo's of no. 3
ReplyDeleteI'm happy it's a Bucculatrix maritima. Matches the poorly-patterned bred individual on UK Moths, with cilia bands and pale dots near apex.
ReplyDeleteThe Bactra needs more thought...
Bactra lancealana
ReplyDeleteMany thanks again
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