This moth looks just like a grass seed (1 Viewer)

[InternetMan]

I've next to no idea about this one. Momphid, maybe, or some funky Gelechiid? All I can say for certain is that in size, shape and colour it's a dead ringer for a grass seed.



Supplementary question: Holly Tortrix? We have holly bushes/tree, but the wings don't look right at the back end. Some other Rhopobota sp? Not sure any are particularly likely in my suburban garden down here on the Sussex coast. After that I'm just randomly squinting at Sterling & Parsons to try to make something else be right. Any thoughts?



Thanks for your consideration.

EDIT: how about Celypha striana for 'number two'?

 

[InternetMan]

No takers?

 

[rosaria]

I'd hazard a guess of Phtheochroa inopiana for No 1 and agree Celypha striana a possibility for No 2.

 

[InternetMan]

Thanks Rosaria -- though the palps put me off the Tortrixes (Tortrices?). ie curled up to point skywards and not much fluff on them.
(appreciate pics aren't the best)

 

[InternetMan]

How about a worn and windblown Mompha epilobiella?