Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family)

Black Mountain Peninsula (PEN)

Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Black Mountain Peninsula (PEN) - 4 Mar 2024
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Black Mountain Peninsula (PEN) - 4 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 19 Apr 2024 donhe
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 19 Apr 2024 ibaird
Gelechioidea (superfamily) 8 Apr 2024 donhe
Stathmopoda (genus) 4 Mar 2024 donhe
Unidentified 4 Mar 2024 HelenCross

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4 comments

ibaird wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
Eretmocera (genus)?
donhe wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
I think I would need a microscope to distinguish Eretmocera from Stathmopa.
DianneClarke wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
:) Something about the shape made me think of this one 4564754
ibaird wrote:
   18 Apr 2024
Yes, prominent legs are similar to 4564754

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  • Dandelion Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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