28.014 BF642 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Crassa unitella - Brown Bark Moth
- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Oecophoridae
Other Name/s: Plain Bark Moth, Golden-brown Tubic, Batia unitella
ID Difficulty: - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Fairly distinctive in appearance. A yellow head and golden brown body and forewings.
Distribution: Formally Batia unitella – Status unsure, not listed in Harrison & Sterling (1988). Suspect locally common but seems to be widespread across most parts of the county.
Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing in June – August.
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Larvae feed on fungus on and under bark.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
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