Mostly white Micro for id please

alanc15 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 02:20 PM

Two views of the same moth. Around 5-6mm long. I thought it might be one of the Coleophorae but if so, I don't know which one. Would be grateful for any help or comments. Thanks. alan

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Deb London · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:20 PM

My internet is up the spout, but try Gelechiidae as I was getting somewhere before it went AWOL.

alanc15 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:28 PM

Thanks Deb, will check out Gelechiidae on UK Moths
alan

Adam Cheeseman · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:37 PM

A Gelechiid, but undoubtedly one that will need genital examination to ascertain species.

Cheers,

Adam

alanc15 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:42 PM

Thanks adam, Had a look at UK Moths - couldn't find an exact match but Carpatolechia alburnella looks quite similar.
alan

roundwood123 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:42 PM

Looks like a Blastobasis lacticolella to me..
Steve.

Deb London · #7 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:45 PM

Yes, I think Steve has it.

(My god, they are so variable).

alanc15 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 03:46 PM

Thanks Steve. The colours on B.l are very similar but the resting posture shown on the UK moths photos looks different. I don't know whether that has any bearing on id.
alan