Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pyralid? > No, Diurnea fagella - Oecophoridae

Posted by tim worfolk on 24-03-2010 19:03
#1
I wouldn't usually bother you good people with a moth - but this one is beyond me. I'm fairly sure it's Pyralidae and I've checked the books and looked at photos of all? the UK spp. The nearest I can find is Aglossa but it doesn't seem a good match, and it shouldn't be around in March. Anyone recognise it?

Forewing length 9-10mm (measured). S Devon; 24/3/2010.

Thanks

Tim
Edited by tim worfolk on 25-03-2010 07:23

Posted by Xespok on 24-03-2010 20:19
#2
I doubt this is Pyralidae. I think this moth belongs to more primitive family, possibly around Psychidae.

Posted by BubikolRamios on 24-03-2010 20:39
#3
This except for coloring looks wery similar to me, hope this helps.
http://agrozoo.ne...d1b73e9819

Posted by tim worfolk on 24-03-2010 21:06
#4
Thanks for your help, but I think I've found it - Diurnea fagella - Oecophoridae. I should have known this, even photographed it before, but this one is rather a dark specimen.

Tim