1.004 BF4 - Micropterigidae - Micropterix aruncella

1.004 BF4 - Micropterigidae - Micropterix aruncella - White-line Pollen-moth - (Scopoli, 1763)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> Micropterigidae

Other Name/s: White-barred Gold

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A tiny species with a golden head and golden bronzy coloured forewings. Only male has the two whitish cross-lines and sometimes a spot or streak towards the apex of the forewings.

Distribution: Generally distributed throughout the county.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / - On the wing during the day May to August

Moth Activity: Diurnal - is often seen during the day

*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 6-8mm

Food Plant: Various herbaceous plants

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Micropterix aruncella – White-line Pollen Moth – Will Soar

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