Peckforton Woods Help & Confirmation
Peckforton Woods Help & Confirmation
I trapped last night on the edge of Peckforton Woods. It's not far from my garden but the some of the moths are quite different/difficult!
I think this a species of Minor
The unknown micro is baffling
Can the Epinotia be identified without dissection?
Confirmation requested on the other two - they are both new to me.
Regards, Mike
Re: Peckforton Woods Help & Confirmation
Hi Mike
Incurvaria oehlmanniella & Apotomis turbidana are correct.
I reckon your Minor is Cloaked.
Argyresthia can be tricky when worn like this. You are better trying to disturb them by tapping the branches of their foodplants as they are easily disturbed and that way you reduce the choices.
I would always dissect the adults of those two Epinotia, unless bred, as the larval spinning are different.
Regards
Steve
Incurvaria oehlmanniella & Apotomis turbidana are correct.
I reckon your Minor is Cloaked.
Argyresthia can be tricky when worn like this. You are better trying to disturb them by tapping the branches of their foodplants as they are easily disturbed and that way you reduce the choices.
I would always dissect the adults of those two Epinotia, unless bred, as the larval spinning are different.
Regards
Steve
Re: Peckforton Woods Help & Confirmation
Hi Steve
Thanks for that. I will send the Epinotia for dissection
Regards
Mike
Thanks for that. I will send the Epinotia for dissection
Regards
Mike