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Two Micros and a what?? (1 Viewer)

Farnboro John

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Hi all,

Two micros for ID if somebody doesn't mind - one's quite pretty, both seem quite big for micros!

Then one that I assume is a geometrid but doesn't seem to quite fit any - it has hollow dots like a mocha but doesn't look quite right. Apologies for the poor photo - even after all day in the fridge it was very quickly very frisky, so I couldn't risk the lid off! Any assistance appreciated!

Cheers

John
 

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Pyralis farinalis for the first amd Aglossa pinguinalis for the second and I'd say the last is a Mocha (very variable).
 
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It's just possible that the geo is a False Mocha given the wing pattern but they are tricky and False Mocha appears to be a local declining species.
 
Agree with Martin on the distinctive micros but if you want English names: Meal Moth & Large Tabby.

Thank you very much - appreciated. I've had Large Tabby once already this year, should have recognised it.

Paul - thank you for the tip. I'll see if I can get a better picture of the beast.

Cheers

John
 
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