Comments on: 2 for ID

By: Paul Kitchener

Paul Kitchener — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:55:23 +0000

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

By: Stuart Ling

Stuart Ling — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:50:31 +0000

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

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:00:20 +0000

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.

By: Raymond Watson

Raymond Watson — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 10:56:42 +0000

Pexicopia malvella looks OK the other looks like a Bactra species. Someone such as Neil may do better on that.