Moth ID - Menesta tortriciformella

Yes

Menesta tortriciformella - and another beautiful photo! (I know Bob @ MPG would love to use this)

Moved from Moths.

… Jason D. Roberts, 5 September, 2008 - 8:34pm

John, J.D.

Thanks for the ID! Ohhh I wish I was able to get that image of another one of these moths I found in the same area, but it got away from me. I was lucky to get an image of this one. I will keep searching for a fresh specimen!!

… Scott Justis, 5 September, 2008 - 9:52pm

Fresh

Your specimen here is actually quite fresh. It's a stunning example of this species.

… Jason D. Roberts, 5 September, 2008 - 10:07pm

This moth....

Was found in a part of a larger bamboo thicket which had been sprayed with herbicide. I think I was very lucky to find it and already there are new bamboo plants growing where the old bamboo had died. I hope this area will be left undisturbed in the future, but one never knows.

It's really a treat when you see one of these little gems! I lost sight of it quickly after it took off.

… Scott Justis, 5 September, 2008 - 10:16pm

Image

moved to Moths. J.D. has been doing a lot of work in here, and we probably have a better chance at a confirmation.

… John R. Maxwell, 4 September, 2008 - 8:49am

Could this be...

Menesta melanella? Hodges #1031

… Scott Justis, 4 September, 2008 - 8:31am

Also consider something like this

1030 - Menesta tortriciformella
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/pinned.php?plate=02&size=l&sort=h
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=1030

Maybe close, too?

… John R. Maxwell, 4 September, 2008 - 8:44am