35.038 BF789  -  Gelechiidae -  Anomologinae - Bryotropha domestica - House Moss Moth - (Haworth, 1828) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Gelechiidae Other Name/s: House Neb ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewing a pale buff-brown, marked with darker brown blotches.
Distribution:  Common and widespread throughout the county, especially in urban areas.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing Mid May – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans, Tony Davison   © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 12-13mm
Food Plant: Mosses
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans © / Melbourne (2024) Tony Davison©

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