Micros for confirmation and ID

[bobhelencoan]

Over seventy species Friday night but several micros we can't really name. These are some we think can be identified. Help help much appreciated Bob & Helen

[bobhelencoan]

We now think ukn 3 is Bracmia blandella. Could the Dichrorampha be Pammene aurita? Bob & Helen

[stevehind]

Hi Bob & Helen

Bracmia blandella is correct but I reckon you were nearer the true identity with Dichrorampha vancouverana. My only concern is ruling out D. alpinana & flavidorsana, although the blotch is more yellow on those two. I'll have a go at dissecting it for you if you have retained it.

Aspilapteryx tringipennella is OK. The other two are Aethes smeathmanniana and Acrolepiopsis assectella Leek Moth.

Regards
Steve

[bobhelencoan]

Thanks Steve. The leek moth is certainly variable. I'm concerned our neighbour who has a good vegetable patch in his garden has a problem. we never had this micro before this year!.
We have retained the moths just in case. Helen & Bob.

[bobhelencoan]

Dissection by Steve Hind has confirmed the Dichrorampha moth to be a female Dicrorampha vancouverana. Thanks Steve