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Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Micro moths on Germander Speedwell
I have been working in our new burial fields where we have several large patches of Germander Speedwell. Recently I have been checking this species for the micro Cauchas fibulella. I have not yet found this but there are hundreds of the common Cocksfoot micro moth on the plants. Interesingly there are lots of buttercups too in the area but I have seen none of these micros yet on these.
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I regularly check my Speedwells for C. fibulella ever since Sam suggested it several years ago but I haven't seen one yet. Keep looking Sally, I certainly will!
ReplyDeleteKeep on checking Sally - your local ones may not have quite emerged yet. I`ve only had it twice (at the same site - Mynydd Llangyndeyrn) and only in single numbers of individuals.
ReplyDeleteI will keep checking ...
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