Yet another micro moth...

[clicka15]

Hi again,

I have another tiny micro for someone to cast their expert gaze over. Any suggestions as to which species it is...? It is a sandy / lemony colour and 8-9mm in length if that helps.

Roll on the first publication of Collins Complete Microepidoptera!





With thanks,
Steven.

[Davidg]

This is Blastobasis decolorella - except it's got a new name now and I can't remember it!

David

[clicka15]

Thank you yet again David.

Where did you learn so much about micro moths? I'm envious - but learning very slowly!

Steve.

[Davidg]

I've been mothing for about 5 years and whenever I catch a moth I can't ID I troll through websites like UKMoths until I find it. Sites like this one, BirdForums and the UKMoths and UKMicromoths e-groups are also invaluable. Keep on at it and you'll soon be able to identify most of the stuff you catch.

David

[John]

Hi David

The new name is Blastobasis lacticolella. The other change is from Blastobasis lignea to Blastobasis adustella.

John

Originally Posted by Davidg

This is Blastobasis decolorella - except it's got a new name now and I can't remember it!

David

[Davidg]

Thanks John - I'll try and remember them both this time!

David

[John]

I have caught them both in my garden and named them under the new names. That's how I know what they are.

John

Originally Posted by Davidg

Thanks John - I'll try and remember them both this time!

David

[clicka15]

Originally Posted by John

Hi David

The new name is Blastobasis lacticolella. The other change is from Blastobasis lignea to Blastobasis adustella.

John

Thanks John and David for your help with this one.

Steve.