Moth (presumed micro i/d

[Jack Harrison]

This is a tiny moth, presumably a micro (just under 1 centimetre wing tip to wing tip).

The resting pose is very unusual. I have trapped three in the past couple of days and they all rest like this.

i/d help please.

It might of course not even be a moth!

Jack

[Mikhail]

It's a moth alright, a Pyralid (micro), on which I am not a great expert. However it could be Pyralis farinalis the Meal moth. Its larvae feed on stored grain. Take a look at http://www.leps.it and from the list of families select Pyralidae and scroll down to P.farinalis. The resting position is what makes me suspect that species.

Misha

[roundwood123]

Hi Jack, its a Endotricha flammmealis, common this time of year.
Steve.

[Jack Harrison]

Thanks for i/d. Ugly little blighter.

Jack