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Micromoth - Perittia herrichiella
Copyright © 2010 Stephen Luk

Micromoth - Perittia herrichiella
Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
May 26, 2010
Size: 2.5 mm
At blacklight. I recognize these tiny moths, but do not remember what they are.
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Contributed by Stephen Luk on 28 May, 2010 - 3:27pm
Last updated 3 September, 2013 - 12:58pm

Moved
The habitus and range look right - apparently a European introduction, and known in Ontario. The host plant, honeysuckle, is present in the area where I found the moth. Thanks for the lead, Steve. Moved from Moths.
… Stephen Luk, 3 September, 2013 - 12:58pm login or register to post comments

1077.1 – Perittia herrichiella?
That's a guess.
… Steve Nanz, 2 September, 2013 - 1:43pm login or register to post comments

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