Micro ID please

paulchandler6 · #1 (**permalink**) 16-09-2007, 08:07 AM

Hi,
Anyone an idea on which I presume is a micro moth with the Carpet?

Thanks

Paul

andy68 · #2 (**permalink**) 16-09-2007, 08:23 AM

Hi Paul

It's a Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana. As you might expect from the Latin name, it's quite variable, but they usually have this chevron pattern across the forewings. Sometimes a spot at the base of the wings as well.

Andy

paulchandler6 · #3 (**permalink**) 16-09-2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks Andy.

Paul

clicka15 · #4 (**permalink**) 16-09-2007, 12:24 PM

Hi Paul,

I've had a few of these in my Skinner in recent weeks and no two have been identical! Pretty little fellas though, aren't they?

Steven.

paulchandler6 · #5 (**permalink**) 16-09-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by clicka15

Hi Paul,

I've had a few of these in my Skinner in recent weeks and no two have been identical! Pretty little fellas though, aren't they?

Steven.

Great little moth, the first one I've seen, and caught in my homemade trap. I didnt think it was a moth at first, just thought it was a bit of leaf debris until it moved.

Paul