Thursday 1 August 2013

Could this be.....

My best guess on this tiny (4mm) pale moth is Argyresthia abdominalis but it doesn't occur here. I thought it was going to be a worn cupressella but definitely not.
Also a 5mm very pale Phyllonorycter.
Any suggestions for either gratefully received.
Query Argyresthia abdominalis 4mm
Query Phyllonorycter sp. 5mm

2 comments:

  1. If you're sure it's not cupressella, could it be dilectella?

    Not sure the Phyllo. will be identifiable from a photo.

    George

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  2. Thanks George. Yes could be with strongly ringed antennae, but has no apical spot or brown cilia lines. I'll leave it as uncertain for now.
    Agreed. Phyllo I will ignore!
    Cheers, Chris

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