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Madeiran moth (1 Viewer)

blackcountry mon

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Can anyone please I/D this moth? Pictures were taken last week in Madeira. Possibly Hodebertia testalis? Any help will be appreciated
Terry
 

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Hi Terry
Pretty sure this is Hrepetogramma licarsisalis. Hodebertia is a more translucent off-white with a dark buffish-brown base to the costa.
Martin
 
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