35.017 BF797 - Gelechiidae - Anacampsinae - Neofaculta ericetella

35.017 BF797 - Gelechiidae - Anacampsinae - Neofaculta ericetella - Heather Grey - (Geyer, [1832])

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Heather Groundling, Heather Sober

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: A flat looking moth with forewing pale to dark grey. Veins are variably speckled white and black, and several large black elongated dashes.

Distribution: Generally common on the heather moorlands in the county.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing May – June.

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 13-18mm

Food Plant: Heather

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Neofaculta ericetella

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