Unknown Micromoth - Coleotechnites

I would not dare suggesting an ID for this kind but isn't this the same species as this one? I have had similar ones and what I can say for both of yours is that I doubt they are Agnippe prunifoliella. The reddish spots probably are raised scales that, among gelechiids, are found in the genera Telphusa and various xxxtelphusa (this is not my wisdom but I learned it from experts like Terry Harrison: IDs not possible from photos!).

… Peter Homann, 13 December, 2014 - 6:31pm

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