Micros from 2020

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A_Neal
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Location: Hoole, Chester

Micros from 2020

Post by A_Neal »

Hi all,

Happy New Year! Just a couple of micros which need identifying before I send in my records.

1)
16th August
16th August
2)
16th August
16th August
3)
5th August
5th August
4)
16th July
16th July
Many Thanks,
Alex
stevehind
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Re: Micros from 2020

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Happy New Year Alex

1. Agriphila tristella/selasella.
2. Apotomis betuletana
3. Pammene fasciana
4. Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana

Regards
Steve
PaulHopkins
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Location: Bromborough, Wirral. MapMate Recorder

Re: Micros from 2020

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I had to look up number 2 - that's a fantastic record!

Cheers
Paul
A_Neal
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Re: Micros from 2020

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Thanks Steve.

Does anyone have any ideas what this is? I have several ideas but none of them seem quite right.
22nd June
22nd June
Regards,
Alex
stevehind
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Re: Micros from 2020

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It will be Paraswammerdamia nebulella. Very common late June - July among hawthorn.
A_Neal
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Re: Micros from 2020

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Thank You Steve.

Alex
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