16.015 BF437  -  Yponomeutidae -  Yponomeutinae - Swammerdamia caesiella - Birch Drab - (Hübner, 1796) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Yponomeutidae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Paraswammerdamia nebulella. Poorly marked / worn examples required Gen Det. Grade 4
ID pointers: A tiny nondescript micro.Head whitish or brownish. Forewing a dull grey with a pallid darker brownish cross-band about half way and a dark spot on the costa near to the apex. 
Distribution:  (Last record: 08/07/2021 at Drakelow WR )  -  Uncertain/unknown due to lack of data – In Britain it is common and widespread in woodland and on heathland.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  Two generations May – June & July – September Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 9-13mm
Food Plant: Birch
Last Recorded Date: 08/07/2021
Last Recorded By: iRecord data
Last Recorded General Area: Drakelow WR
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

 
 

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