Can you help ID a tiny micro moth?

[clicka15]

Hi All,

I'm afraid I didn't get a photograph of this one. It was in my trap this morning. About 4mm long by 2m, it was a uniform dark, charcoal grey colour.

There are probably loads of possibilities, but I'd be grateful if anyone could give me some pointers so I can compare on UK Moths.

Thanks,
Steven.

[Wild-Woman]

Originally Posted by clicka15

Hi All,

I'm afraid I didn't get a photograph of this one. It was in my trap this morning. About 4mm long by 2m, it was a uniform dark, charcoal grey colour.

There are probably loads of possibilities, but I'd be grateful if anyone could give me some pointers so I can compare on UK Moths.

Thanks,
Steven.

Oh blimey. Over to the mothing 'big guns'. Put the call out for Oscar and MTR!!

[Davidg]

I doubt you'll get an ID from that description, Clicka15 - nearly all moths that size look 'uniformly dark' without the benefit of magnification. All I can suggest is to troll through UKMoths or the like looking for micros that are still flying at this time of year - there aren't that many!

David

[John]

At that size it looks like it is a Micro. From there on your guess is as good as mine.

Are you sure about those sizes. 2mm x 4mm is exceedingly tiny. (3/32th x 3/16th of an inch)

John

Originally Posted by clicka15

Hi All,

I'm afraid I didn't get a photograph of this one. It was in my trap this morning. About 4mm long by 2m, it was a uniform dark, charcoal grey colour.

There are probably loads of possibilities, but I'd be grateful if anyone could give me some pointers so I can compare on UK Moths.

Thanks,
Steven.

[clicka15]

Originally Posted by John

Are you sure about those sizes. 2mm x 4mm is exceedingly tiny. (3/32th x 3/16th of an inch)

John

Yup. Any ideas where I should start on UK Moths?

[John]

Originally Posted by clicka15

Yup. Any ideas where I should start on UK Moths?

If those sizes are correct then that is a ridiculously small moth and I'm not certain where to look. Tortricidae would be a start and here is a link to that family. http://ukmoths.org.uk/thumbnail.php?...am=Tortricidae

Incurvariidae are very small also.
UKMoths

I'm afraid it will probably be a question of giving it a good search and hopefully you will come across it.

John

[Davidg]

Originally Posted by clicka15

Yup. Any ideas where I should start on UK Moths?

Not really. You could try the Tineids and Momphas, some of these fly late, but many need dissection to identify - I doubt you'll get far without even a photo.

David

[clicka15]

Originally Posted by Davidg

I doubt you'll get far without even a photo. David

Yes, I'll agree with you there. I often regret not having my camera to hand. Need to be more organised in the mornings!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions,

Steve.