? Prodoxidae

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MothNoggin
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? Prodoxidae

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Hi All
Not sure if this guess is even close, but this micro arrived in last night's trap...
? Prodoxidae
? Prodoxidae
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Nev
stevehind
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Re: ? Prodoxidae

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Hi Nev

Bucculatrix nigricomella. Note the eyecap at the base of the antennae. The Prodoxidae lack these eyecaps. Have a look at the keys to families at the front of the field guide. Group K cover the families with eyecaps.

Regards
Steve
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