28.014 BF642  -  Oecophoridae -  Oecophorinae - Crassa unitella - Brown Bark Moth
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Oecophoridae Other Name/s: Plain Bark Moth, Golden-brown Tubic, Batia unitella ID Difficulty:  amber  - 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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