A couple of micros for confirmation please

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JohnR
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A couple of micros for confirmation please

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I caught these last night (20/03/2021)

My best guesses are Agonopterix alstromeriana and Caloptilia stigmatella. Please confirm or suggest correct ID.

Thanks, John
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A_Neal
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Re: A couple of micros for confirmation please

Post by A_Neal »

Hi John,

Your Agonopterix alstromeriana is actually an Oak Nycteoline, a very variable species. I'll let someone more experienced confirm your micro.

Regards,
Alex
JohnR
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Re: A couple of micros for confirmation please

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Many thanks Alex, l don’t think I would have worked that one out.

Regards, John
stevehind
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Re: A couple of micros for confirmation please

Post by stevehind »

Hi John
Caloptilia stigmatella is correct.
Oak Nycteoline looks like a tortrix with a long snout.
Regards
Steve
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Re: A couple of micros for confirmation please

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Thanks Steve
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