Unid Micro - help please

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MPStanyer
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Unid Micro - help please

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This moth was 7mm. Any suggested ids gratefully received .
Unidentified. Marple 8th September 2021
Unidentified. Marple 8th September 2021
Many thanks,
Martyn.
MPStanyer
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Re: Unid Micro - help please

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After catching another one last night (see below) I think it is Scrobipalpa costella.
Scrobipalpa costella, Marple 10th Sept 2021
Scrobipalpa costella, Marple 10th Sept 2021
GasMacc1
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Re: Unid Micro - help please

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Looks good, by comparison with the photo in Manley. Male. Size is spot on, too!
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