Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Humped-backed micro

Caught this micro with three humps on its back last night, I think it's ypsolopha scabrella which Rob trapped the other day if it is would be only the fourth VC49 record. Also trapped a couple of torts which I'm not sure about so any help appreciated. Closest I can get is cydia pomonella for one of them and acleris ferrungana or notana for the other. Also had anania coronata. ypsolopha scabrella? Any ideas? Any ideas? anania coronata
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  1. Ben Porter8 August 2012 at 10:22

    Looks to me to be a Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)

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  2. jw8 August 2012 at 10:27

    Cheers Ben, that's what I'd thought. Any idea on the other tort?

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  3. Rob Sandham8 August 2012 at 13:15

    Wasn't the bottom one Phlyctaenia coronata?

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  4. jw9 August 2012 at 00:25

    Yep, apparently they've changed the name!

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