A moth for ID

[millerd]

While at Bedfont Lakes CP today I came across two of these little moths (as well as hundreds of little Mint Moths in various colour combinations). Can anyone identify them, please? I think they are the same species...

Thanks,

Dave

[bugboy]

Hmmmm, not convinced they are the same species, the first looks a bit noctuidy and the second looks more geomatridy to me. As to species.....best guess for the first would be a Wainscot of some kind, but that is a (barely educated) guess, the second I'm drawing a blank....a bit like its wings really!

[Essex Bertie]

They are both Sitochroa Palealis - a lovely moth. They are just out on the Essex sea walls too and feed on wild carrot. They are prone to variation, although you've probably got the two extremes there.

[bugboy]

haha, shows what I know, bloody micros.......

[millerd]

Thank you both - it was very white in flight and I was curious to know what it was. Now I do!

Dave