19.011 BF473  -  Glyphipterigidae -  Acrolepiinae - Acrolepiopsis assectella - Leek Moth - (Zeller, 1839) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Glyphipterigidae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Similar to other Acrolepiopsis sp.
ID pointers: The forewing is a greyish brown with scattered dark brown and whitish markings. A distinct white triangular mark about half way along the folded wing and further mottling of white in the terminal area of the wing.
Distribution:  (Last record: 23/08/2024 at Ilkeston )  -  Not listed in Harrison & Sterling (1988) – A nationally local species spreading northwards. Generally widespread but uncommon and likely to be local in the county where leek, onion or chives are grown. 
Flight Period: January /  February /  March /  April /  May /  June /  July /  October /  November /  December /  -  On the wing during most months of the year. Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Brian Hallam  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Food Plant: Onion, leek or garlic.
Last Recorded Date: 23/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Brian Hobby
Last Recorded General Area: Ilkeston
No First Date Information Recorded

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