I’ve been struggling to put a name to these two that I caught in my garden trap in Ipswich last night, so I was hoping someone with a bit more knowledge might be able to help me out. Am I correct in thinking the gelichid is Pexicopia malvella?
Sorry about the quality, but I have retained the moths and could attempt better photos if required.
Thanks in advance
Stuart
Pexicopia malvella looks OK the other looks like a Bactra species. Someone such as Neil may do better on that.
I agree with Pexicopia malvella, no problems there. The other one looks very much like Eana osseana, a moth that Paul Kitchener has also recorded in Ipswich but one I’ve not seen at IGC. Check that moth in the books and on the web sites Stuart and see if it matches.
Thanks for the feedback so far. I was fairly happy with the Pexicopia, but I’m no expert with Gelichids so it’ s always good to get confirmation from others with more knowledge.
Regarding the other, I was leaning towards Eana osseana myself but due to it’s relative scarcity in Suffolk I felt confirmation was needed. I am aware of Paul’s record and photos which aided my initial I’d. Sorry Raymond but I don’t see it as a Bactra and it doesn’t look right for Cnephasia longana either. I would welcome further opinion.
Stuart
I would say E. osseana too, markings and wing shape are good for that. I do have a dorsal shot of mine and I’ll try to post – don’t know if I can attach an image to a “reply”.
Paul