Micro moth ID (1 Viewer)

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Hunting birds with a canon

• Oct 5, 2017

• #1

So I've not got any reference material for micro moths, and I am aware that there are many many types of them (as well as a good few unidentified) as well as many that require dissection to fully identify.

That said has anyone any idea who this little moth is? Quite a striking colouration so I think fairly easy to those in the know. Also any recommendations on good references for micro moths?

 

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Andy Adcock

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #2

Here's the book you need

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Field-Guid...507285919&sr=8-1&keywords=british+micro+moths


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honeym

Well-known member

• Oct 6, 2017

• #3

The moth is a phycitine (Pyralidae: Phycitinae), which can be a difficult group, especially when worn.
The book Andy mentions is certainly the one to buy.

 

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Hunting birds with a canon

• Oct 9, 2017

• #4

Thanks for the advice both.

Honey; what clear morphology features helped you identify the group for this moth?

 

honeym

Well-known member

• Oct 10, 2017

• #5

Hi
Pyralids in general (and here I include both Pyralidae and Crambidae) tend to rest with the antennae folded back over the thorax and wings - often 'crossed'. The general shape and the look of the head make it a phycitine. The book that's been mentioned includes a lot of information on how to recognize the various families.
Martin