Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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GasMacc1
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Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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These photos were taken at Bulkeley Hill (about 8 miles west of Nantwich). Grateful if anyone can offer thoughts on species identification. Thanks!
Micro-moth A
Micro-moth A
Micro-moth B
Micro-moth B
Micro-moth C
Micro-moth C
stevehind
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Re: Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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Spotted Shoot Moth (Rhyacionia pinivorana) for the first two
Regards
Steve
GasMacc1
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Re: Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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Thanks Steve.
Do you think there's any chance that the third moth could be Rhodophaea formosa?
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Re: Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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Yes Dave, that's the one
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Re: Some Micro-moths (1) at Bulkeley Hill

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Thanks!
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