Gen det. provides a few more records

Rufous minor 23-vii-2013 Herringfleet Hills determined by Jon CliftonAgonopterix subpropinquella 19 August 2103.Wicker Well Somerleyton determined by Jon Clifton

Last year was the first that I’ve ever retained any moths for identification under the microscope and thanks to Jon Clifton for his expertise in this field.
Of the four moths some interesting results; Wicker Well Somerleyton 19 August
The Agonopterix I had been hoping was carduella proved to be the much more common subpropinquella. A Cnaphasia turned out to be genitalana quite a good record there!

The other two were from Herringfleet Hills,Herringfleet on July 23. I was pretty confident about Rufous Minor, this was a very red tinged moth. Confirmed a male Rufous Minor by JC.
The other moth a small micro along the lines of Emmetia marginea could not be determined however there was enough to go on to eliminate both E.marginea and Tischeria ekebladella which I believe points to something uncommon or much more scarce requiring further investigation, checking of leaf mines etc

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  1. jonc says:

    Feel free to save me a few from the coming season Keith.

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