19.007 BF391 - Glyphipterigidae - Glyphipteriginae - Glyphipterix simpliciella

19.007 BF391 - Glyphipterigidae - Glyphipteriginae - Glyphipterix simpliciella - Cocksfoot Moth

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> Glyphipterigidae

ID Difficulty: amber

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

ID pointers: A lead grey coloured moth with white streaks.

Distribution: Very common in the county on all grassland areas with significant quantities of Cocksfoot and which are not heavily grazed. Adults visit Buttercups during the flight period.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing during the day in May- early July. ONE GENERATION

Moth Activity: Diurnal - can be found by day between May and July

Wingspan: 6-9mm

Food Plant: Cock’s-foot, Tall Fescue.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Glyphipterix simpliciella – Cocksfoot Moth – Mick Ball