Cornwall Moth Group Notice Board
Cotton grass and pomegranates
John Gregory, a member of the Cornwall Moth Group is interested in
receiving the following items:
John believes that the tiny micro moth Glyphipterix haworthana is very
under recorded in Cornwall, the only existing record here dating back
to 1961. The caterpillars and pupae of this moth may yet be found in
the seed heads of cotton grass in marshy areas. He is also interested
in any samples from any other location.
John is also interested in collecting the tops of pomegranate fruits
to see if they contain caterpillars or cocoons.
If you are able to collect samples of seed heads or pomegranates, please
send them to John Gregory, Lepidoptera House, Bodelva,
Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SZ, stating date, location, grid ref and contact
details.
Dissection volunteer wanted
John Gregory is prepared to loan a microscope to someone who is
willing to undertake identification of moths by dissection - not
for the faint hearted. Please contact John (details as above).
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