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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: Anybody know what this moth is?
I hope this link works. http://picfu.com/link/55098/9eaa923c325ba87b I found it in Essex, England in my house. Can't find it on my usual moth identification site. Any help appreciated

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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:
It looks like some sort of snout moth but I'm not sure which one I'm afraid. _________________

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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:
Thanks, is it a Hypena proboscidalis?

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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:
Yes that's it. Well done. _________________

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