Is this Straw Grass-veneer?

[Deb London]

Does anyone know if this is Agriphila straminella, Straw Grass-veneer?



Thanks.

[Julian Howe]

I would go for Agriphila tristella the Common Grass-veneer, mainly as it looks like the pale streak branches out into four so called fingers. I've been trying to get my head round these grass moths, not easy though

[Deb London]

Thanks Julian.

[Domco]

I would second that or at least that it is not Agriphila geniculea as it is too dark and not well enough marked.

I didn't know that they had english names, how exciting, is that recent or have I not been paying attention!?

[Deb London]

Thank you Domco.

[Julian Howe]

Someone on here (a few weeks ago) suggested logging onto Berkshire Moths and downloading the Pdf for the common grass moths of Berkshire, and I have found it very useful as there are loads turning up in the traps at the moment.

I would recommend it, although I didn't need it for this lovely little grass moth.

[Deb London]

Hi Julian, Thanks I do already use that. It is very clear isn't it.

[Julian Howe]

Yes Debs it is very clear to use, but I'm still not managing to id all the grass moths, maybe one day....