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Sunday 30th May 2004, 07:15
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tiny moth for id please
I found this one on the back of a garden chair leg yesterday. The more I read Butterflies and Moths forum, the more curious I become. I never knew there were so many moth species! This one was less than 10mm.
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Sunday 30th May 2004, 07:47
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Interesting, that I think this one was subject of another ID request recently. It is Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Carnation Tortrix)
Most micros don't have english names, but this is one that does. The orange hindwings are quite obvious in flight. |
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Sunday 30th May 2004, 10:16
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you can see a little info on this moth at link below.
http://cgi.ukmoths.force9.co.uk/show.php?bf=985 Certainly seem to be on Bay Tree in my garden |
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Sunday 30th May 2004, 11:42
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Thanks so much for the information, Angus. Just off to have a look at the link you mentioned.
Nerine |
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Monday 31st May 2004, 10:32
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Bradley and Fletcher list over 2,400 different Butterfly and Moth species as being recorded within the British Isles. Even as far north as I am on the Northumberland/Durham boundary over 1,800 species have been recorded. Identification, especially of the numerous micro's can be a headache at times, especially from photographs. Some micro's are hardly larger than an adult greenfly. Harry |
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Monday 31st May 2004, 16:10
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Hi Harry
That's amazing - so many species! I must say I'm intrigued with Moths and Butterflies Board and am finding it quite hard to stay away. I have only just realised how attractive, even the tiniest moths can be - I used to think of them as dull brown things - but not any longer. Interesting names too! Thanks for your help Nerine |
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Monday 31st May 2004, 18:38
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Finally caught up with our local waxwing: http://www.wildlife-galleries.co.uk/...x-IMG_0574-800 |
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