In spite of recording over 100 moths from 40+ species yesterday morning (which is good for Maenol!) only three others were FFYs: Eyed Hawk-moth, Wormwood Pug, and Celypha striana.
There was one other, a non-descript, brown micro that someone might recognise in spite of the apparent lack of strong distinguishing features. My best guess is that it's a Gelechid, possibly a Bryotropha sp.
I also get several of these tiny silvery moths every time I use the MV trap. I don't suppose they're identifiable (Coleophora sp.?) but someone might be familiar with it:
I think that looks fine for Bryotropha terrella Chris.
ReplyDeleteThe Coleophora is one of the rush feeders - perhaps alticolella but would need a closer look to be sure.
Thank you very much George, I was beginning to think that my plea for help was falling on closed eyes! I guess the Coleophora will remain unspecified, I might have to sacrifice one in future in case a 'closer look' can be managed at some future time. My camera's not able to get any closer.
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