Micro for ID

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bobhelencoan
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Micro for ID

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Last night in the house caught this micro. Have searched through the books but it has us stumped. Anyone any ideas. Termen markings distinctly metallic length shoulder to apex c 10mm. Bob & Helen
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stevehind
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Re: Micro for ID

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Just found this one on Facebook, caught in Norfolk by Chris Knott, which is similar to yours and also awaiting identification.
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stevehind
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Re: Micro for ID

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Chris Knott has dissected his specimen and it turned out to be a male Agriphila geniculea.
bobhelencoan
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Re: Micro for ID

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Thanks Steve, We thought it looked like a grass moth but have never seen one with those markings before. Interesting. Bob & Helen
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