Carpatolechia decorella???

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melbellingham
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Carpatolechia decorella???

Post by melbellingham »

Morning All,

142 moths of 29 species last night (08/08/2019) was rather disappointing, considering the overnight temperature was 16.9 C minimum.

99 LYUs, so the other 28 species was made up of just 43 moths.

Amongst the 14 micro species I found what I think is Carpatolechia decorella, a species that has variable markings, but this individual is much paler than any I have recorded before. Wing lenth is 6mm.

As usual, confirmation, correction or comments appreciated.
Carpatolechia decorella - 08/08/2019
Carpatolechia decorella - 08/08/2019
Carpatolechia decorella
Carpatolechia decorella
Mel.
stevehind
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Re: Carpatolechia decorella???

Post by stevehind »

Yes Mel Carpatolechia decorella
Not one I see that often over here.
I had Stenolechia gemmella here last night, which is similar.
Regards
Steve
SteveH
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Re: Carpatolechia decorella???

Post by SteveH »

in contrast to both Steve and Mel, we didn't trap - thankfully as we had continuous torrential rain with regular thunderstorms practically all night .... and I reckon we're no more than six miles from Mel!

Cheers,
Steve
melbellingham
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Re: Carpatolechia decorella???

Post by melbellingham »

Thanks Steve,

Nice to know I can get the occasional micro correct.

I was expecting some rain last night, but put my trap out in case the storm that is forecast for tonight prevents me from trapping for GMS.

It was still raining at 6am this morning, but never heard any thunder at all.

Mel.
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