49.173 Phiaris micana (Olive Marble)
ws: 13-18mm; Jul-Aug; lfp unknown; NS-B; local throughout GB
Synonym: Olethreutes olivana (BTM)
Synonym: Olethreutes olivana (BTM)
ID: Similar to P.palustrana whuch has a narrower forewing with a more acute apex.
Male genitalia: Uncus indented in P.palustrana, rounded in P.micana
Male genitalia: Uncus indented in P.palustrana, rounded in P.micana
Dissection
Male genitalia
§1 Buttermere, Cumbria; 24/06/2014; male; fw 8.3mm
§2 Upton Fen, Norfolk; 11/06/2015; male; fw 8.8mm; netted by day
All images © Chris Lewis
§2 Upton Fen, Norfolk; 11/06/2015; male; fw 8.8mm; netted by day
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 16/07/2014 (§1) | §2 added 04/02/2016