12.012 BF224  -  Tineidae -  Nemapogoninae - Triaxomera parasitella - Brindled Fungus Moth Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tineidae Other Name/s: Large Brindled Clothes Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A pale yellow head, Forewing brown speckled with small whitish and darker brown spots and orange brown along the veins
Distribution:  (Last record: 31/05/2024 at Compstall )  -  Rare in Derbyshire – There appears to be only three county records, the last one in 2024. A generally scarce species away from the south and south-east of England.
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  On the wing during May & June Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Pete Mella  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 16-21mm
Food Plant: Bracket Fungus species
Last Recorded Date: 31/05/2024
Last Recorded By: iRecord - Andrew Bissett
Last Recorded General Area: Compstall
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Norton Lees, Derbyshire – Pete Mella ©

 
 

 
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