This is a very rare species but with several recent records in new areas of England. It would presumably be new for Wales.
Click to enlarge - ciliary lines clearly visible...but it will need dissecting to be sure.
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Caloptilia hemidactylella?
I caught a specimen of what appears to be this species in my garden last night. It looks like C betulicola but has distinct lines in the terminal cilia, which apparently is diagnostic for hemidactylella.
This is a very rare species but with several recent records in new areas of England. It would presumably be new for Wales.
Click to enlarge - ciliary lines clearly visible...but it will need dissecting to be sure.
This is a very rare species but with several recent records in new areas of England. It would presumably be new for Wales.
Click to enlarge - ciliary lines clearly visible...but it will need dissecting to be sure.
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Very nice George!
ReplyDeleteAnother Jersey Tiger in my trap this morning, I'll post a pic later on...
Still very provisional though Adam!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the JT. If you get a nice pic I'll stick it on our BC Wales Facebook page.
George
This turned out to be a summer generation falconipennella!
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