25.001 BF450 - Scythropiidae - Scythropia crataegella - Hawthorn Moth - (Linnaeus, 1767)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
- Leaf Miner
- Day-flying
Taxonomy: Micro >> Scythropiidae
ID Difficulty:
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Has a characteristic inclined resting posture. Basically a whitish moth with coffee coloured cross bands and blotches towards the wing tips. An obvious spot on the apex of the wing.
Distribution: Common throughout the county where there is hawthorn. Status in Derbyshire seems to be generally widespread and reasonably common.
Flight Period: July / - On the wing during the day in July.
Mine Period: January / February / March / August / September / October / November / December / - The larva initially create a small blotch mine. Then after initially mining the leaves of hawthorn, larvae feed communally in a silken web spun on hawthorn. They also hibernate in a hibernaculum
Moth Activity: Crepuscular - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 11-15mm
Food Plant: Hawthorn, Blackthorn.
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IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
25.001 BF450 - Scythropia crataegella - Hawthorn Moth Melbourne, Derbyshire -Tony Davison©