Phil Sterling
@philmicromoth.bsky.social
UK moth expert
Specialise in elucidating life histories of micromoths
Dorset Moth Verification Panel member
Chair of Dorset National Landscape Partnership
Trustee of Dorset Wildlife Trust
Trustee of Dorset Environmental Records Centre
FCIEEM
Hi Steve, great find! Nearest Fragrant site is Cerne I believe. I have seen SMO there in recent years, on the main west facing slope at Ridgeway and needed to clamber down, so ideal if close to path! Thanks for sharing. Phil
May 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Hi Steve, great find! Nearest Fragrant site is Cerne I believe. I have seen SMO there in recent years, on the main west facing slope at Ridgeway and needed to clamber down, so ideal if close to path! Thanks for sharing. Phil
I’m not sure it is HWRM now. Larva fully fed and it hasn’t made the white blister mine I was expecting. Could be Scarce Wood-rush Miner, E trapeziella but larva not reddish, maybe that will happen? So, dunno for now …
March 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I’m not sure it is HWRM now. Larva fully fed and it hasn’t made the white blister mine I was expecting. Could be Scarce Wood-rush Miner, E trapeziella but larva not reddish, maybe that will happen? So, dunno for now …
Yes sure it is 😀
March 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Yes sure it is 😀
Very good, Dean. Not 100% confirmed but I found 2 cases of Dahlica triquetrella near Hyndland station mid April last year, one wingless female emerged, and I’m waiting for next generation to emerge from their cases right now. Keep an eye out, they’re around you! As soon as can I’ll post pics
March 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Very good, Dean. Not 100% confirmed but I found 2 cases of Dahlica triquetrella near Hyndland station mid April last year, one wingless female emerged, and I’m waiting for next generation to emerge from their cases right now. Keep an eye out, they’re around you! As soon as can I’ll post pics