Phycitodes sp?

[MPStanyer]

Phycitodes - Marple 10 Aug 2018 Other side view

Phycitodes - Marple 10 Aug 2018 Side view

Phycitodes - Marple 10 Aug 2018 Dorsal view

I think this is one of the Phycitodes sp. It has a forewing length of a little over 11mm but I can't make out the black spots near the costa at one third so I;m thinking it is maybe one of the maritima/saxicola pair. Is it possible to tell which one is most likely from the accompanying photos? Either would be a first for me. Cheers. Martyn.

[SteveH]

I think you are right Martyn but also reckon that the pair need to be dissected to be certain of the ID - unless Steve HH says otherwise.

Cheers,
Steve

[stevehind]

Yes, only dissected Phycitodes maritima and Phycitodes saxicola are considered acceptable.

See my previous comments on this pair at:
http://www.record-lrc.co.uk/forum/viewt ... =24&t=4286

Regards
Steve

[MPStanyer]

Thanks both. I am just wondering whether/how to record this in MapMate as there doesn't seem to be an 'agg' option?
Regards

Martyn,

[stevehind]

Hi Martyn

Suggest recording it as 'Micro sp. (Unidentified micro lepidoptera species)' with Phycitodes saxicola/maritima in the comments field.

Regards
Steve