Unknown moth for ID

FungiJohn · #1 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 05:43 PM

Hello all

On a mixed wildlife / fungi foray at Cuckney Hay Wood 13th June 2010, Les spotted this moth.

Any help as always much appreciated.

John and Les

poschiavanus · #2 (**permalink**) 15-06-2010, 09:22 AM

John & Les,

I'm pretty sure that this is a member of the notorious Scopariine group of Pyralids. I'm sure you can think of the fungal equivalent, when UK Moths notes that some species are difficult to seperate even after genitalia dissection. It might be worth considering Eudonia delunella, a lichen feeder.

Cheers,

Posch

FungiJohn · #3 (**permalink**) 15-06-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by poschiavanus

John & Les,

I'm pretty sure that this is a member of the notorious Scopariine group of Pyralids. I'm sure you can think of the fungal equivalent, when UK Moths notes that some species are difficult to seperate even after genitalia dissection. It might be worth considering Eudonia delunella, a lichen feeder.

Cheers,

Posch

Many thanks Posch, much appreciated! I reckon fungi are easier