12.01 BF196  -  Tineidae -  Scardiinae - Morophaga choragella - Great Fungus Moth  - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tineidae Other Name/s: Large Clothes Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Although bears a resemblance to other members of the family, it is generally larger
ID pointers: The forewings are a sandy brown, prominent along the wing veins and covered in a scattering of darker markings, some forming obvious blotches.
Distribution:  (Last record: 27/08/2022 at Kings Newton )  -  A localised species across the south and south-east of England with scattered records further north. Status in Derbyshire unknown as insufficient data with only 5 records between 2014 – 2020.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  June-August – generally inconspicuous. Mine Period: June /  August /  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 18-32mm
Food Plant: Bracket Fungus and dead wood.
Last Recorded Date: 27/08/2022
Last Recorded By: Will Soar
Last Recorded General Area: Kings Newton
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton 27/8/2022 – photos by Will Soar ©

 
 

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