12.006 BF203 - Tineidae - Meessiinae- Infurcitinea argentimaculella - Silver-barred Lichen Moth

12.006 BF203 - Tineidae - Meessiinae - Infurcitinea argentimaculella - Silver-barred Lichen Moth - (Stainton, 1849)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Tineidae

Other Name/s: Silver-barred Clothes Moth

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: The forewings are dark brown with a coppery gloss, with variable white markings forming two slight cross-bands and small spots towards the wing apex. The cilia are tipped white

Distribution: (First record: 02/07/2019 at Belper ) - (Last record: 16/07/2019 at Kings Newton ) - Uncertain – First VC record was 2/7/2019 from Belper (Philip Precey), followed by another from Kings Newton on 16/7/2019 (Will Soar).

Flight Period: July / August / - July and August – adults fly in sunshine

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

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Wingspan: 8-9mm

Food Plant: Various Lichens

Last Recorded Date: 16/07/2019

Last Recorded Year: 2019

First Recorded Date: 02/07/2019

Last Recorded By - Will Soar

Last Recorded General Area - Kings Newton

IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton 16/7/2019 – photos by Will Soar