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Old 03-09-2006, 06:42 PM
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Re: Moth-eaten ...

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Originally Posted by jimfoxy
Are those squares really 2x2mm? I would have thought 4x4mm. Still pretty convinced no 4 is a LBBYU . Can you remember if it had a greenish under body looking head on? It's a bit worn, though, and that colouring fades so this may not tell us anything.

Don't think that last one is Straw Dot - look at the outer wing shape. I suspect it will forever remain a mystery.
Hi Jim

Giving the SHC a second look I have to agree that these squares must be 4mm but by the same token No 4 looks the same size as the SHC. That would make it just about right for both LBBYU & LYU. With size variations on both moths they could be both within that size catergory. I still favour LYU but wouldn't be suprised if it were your choice.

Now that I have 4mm squares in mind it is obvious that No 5 can no way be a Straw Dot. I was using the 2mm square to size the moth. No 5 is obviously much larger and the only one I can think it might be is a very worn Sallow.

John
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