On 10/06/21 I caught a tortrix that I could not identify. The wing length was 7-8mm and I assumed it was worn and had lost necessary ID features. I retained it for dissection.
When setting the genitalia plate I was unable to prevent damage on the left harpe.
My identification was made after comparing the genitalia plate with an image on the Moth Dissection website. The moth I compared it with was 49.330 Cydia conicolana.
Checking an image of an adult with my image, I thought I could see similarities.
This moth is not on the Cheshire list, so what have I missed?
Once more I would appreciate any help or comments.
Mel.
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Hi Mel,
To me the dissection looks spot on, and as far as I can make out the moth image fits. As you say there are no Cheshire records, but I have seen a record of exit holes in pine cones in Lancashire from earlier this year, so not a million miles away. I’ll leave it to others more expert for confirmation, but I vote yes!
Cheers
Paul
To me the dissection looks spot on, and as far as I can make out the moth image fits. As you say there are no Cheshire records, but I have seen a record of exit holes in pine cones in Lancashire from earlier this year, so not a million miles away. I’ll leave it to others more expert for confirmation, but I vote yes!
Cheers
Paul
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for your comment which are very encouraging. If the experts do have opinions, I hope they agree with ours.
Mel.
Thanks for your comment which are very encouraging. If the experts do have opinions, I hope they agree with ours.
Mel.
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Nice find Mel
I don't think there can be much doubt about it being Cydia conicolana with such a distinctive gen. plate.
Regards
Steve
I don't think there can be much doubt about it being Cydia conicolana with such a distinctive gen. plate.
Regards
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for the confirmation.
I was fairly confident that I had the right moth, but even my brand new copy of Manley didn't inspire me, with no coverage shown within at least a hundred miles.
Mel.
Thanks for the confirmation.
I was fairly confident that I had the right moth, but even my brand new copy of Manley didn't inspire me, with no coverage shown within at least a hundred miles.
Mel.