Epiphyas postvittana - A Micro-moth

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Micro-moth
Epiphyas postvittana
- adult / female top view 1

Micro-moth
Epiphyas postvittana
- adult / female top view 2

Micro-moth
Epiphyas postvittana
- adult / female top view 3

Micro-moth
Epiphyas postvittana
- adult / male top view 1

This species was caught using a Skinner moth trap with a 125W Mercury Vapour bulb. 30.05.12.

The majority of moths are caught and released straight away. A selection are kept for the purposes of identification, recording and photography, and are released soon after.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.