Micromoth to ID please

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rogerwilkinson
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Micromoth to ID please

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Would appreciate any help re identification of the moth below please, I caught this at home in Upton-by-Chester on 16 October.
Micromoth to ID 16 Oct 2018 Upton-by-Chester
Micromoth to ID 16 Oct 2018 Upton-by-Chester
stevehind
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Re: Micromoth to ID please

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Hi Roger
Looks to be resting like a Caloptilia, so how about Gracillaria syringella ?
Regards
Steve
rogerwilkinson
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Re: Micromoth to ID please

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Thanks as always Steve. I got so stuck on that moth. Although I am familiar with Gracillaria syringella I hadn't expected one this late in the year. That one was very worn, reminded me more of a Blastobasis and set me off on the wrong path. Thanks again Steve.
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