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Old 07-08-2009, 05:38 PM
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Question Moth for ID please

Hi folks,
I can't seem to be able to ID this moth
Can anyone help please,
Cheers
Duncan

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Old 07-08-2009, 06:06 PM
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Hi Duncan, it is a grass moth, one of the Crambidae - some are very similar and of course ageing and wearing makes it harder to define, but if I were to plump for one I would say Agriphila straminella.
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Old 08-08-2009, 04:48 PM
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Thanksfor your help Goosey
Much appreciated, had a look on UK moths and I'm inclined to agree with you on the spp
Duncan
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