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Tiny micro, can it be identified?

Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:36 pm
by bobhelencoan
We have not been putting the trap out but have found white ermine and peppered moth larvae. A cocoon found on hawthorn has today produced a nice male vapourer moth. On our hazel tree we found two Phyllonorycter coryli moths plus a tiny micro we can't name. The hazel tree is close to a hawthorn hedge and under an oak tree. Any help with even species would be helpful . Thanks Bob & Helen

Re: Tiny micro, can it be identified?

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:30 pm
by bobhelencoan
Can we record this as a species or is it best to just ignore it. Thanks Helen & Bob

Re: Tiny micro, can it be identified?

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:02 am
by stevehind
My best guess would be Elachista canapennella but it would need dissecting to be sure
Regards
Steve

Re: Tiny micro, can it be identified?

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:49 pm
by bobhelencoan
Thanks Steve, you did dissect one for us in 2019. Will record as micro possibly Elachista cannapennella. Bob & Helen