28.015 BF640 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Batia lunaris

28.015 BF640 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Batia lunaris - Lesser Tawny Crescent

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Oecophoridae

Other Name/s: Lesser Tawny Tubic

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Batia lambdella

ID pointers: An attractively marked little moth. A yellowish forewing, with a distinct dark reddish-brown costa and also at the terminal area. A blackish triangular mark near the tornus. Blackish head.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/07/2024 at Norton Lees ) - Nationally common, found in woodlands – In Derbyshire appears to be uncommon but widespread. – Not listed in the 1988 Micro Moth book by Harrison & Sterling.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing in July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 7-10mm

Food Plant: Lichen

Last Recorded Date: 29/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Pete Mellor

Last Recorded General Area: Norton Lees

No First Date Information Recorded

Batia lunaris

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