35.038 BF789 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Bryotropha domestica - House Moss Moth - (Haworth, 1828)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae
Other Name/s: House Neb
ID Difficulty:
- 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-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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