35.022 BF862 - Gelechiidae - Dichomeridinae - Dichomeris marginella

35.022 BF862 - Gelechiidae - Dichomeridinae - Dichomeris marginella - Juniper Webber - (Fabricius, 1781)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Looks like a crambid species (one of the grass-moths), but more neat and compact. A white head with forewing overall reddish-brown with a prominent white costal stripe from base to near apex. Also a white dorsal streak from the base to the termen.

Distribution: (Last record: 23/07/2024 at Sandiacre ) - Recorded from only three locations in the county, Melbourne (4 records), Robin Wood and Breaston, so status uncertain.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 13-17mm

Food Plant: Juniper

Last Recorded Date: 23/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Paul Buxton

Last Recorded General Area: Sandiacre

No First Date Information Recorded