35.040 BF787 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Bryotropha terrella - Brown Moss-moth - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae
Other Name/s: Cinerous Groundling, Cinerous Neb
ID Difficulty:
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Relatively non-descript- Forewing a light brown, sometimes dark or greyish. Usually a black dot on the wing fold at a third. and a further spot in the disc at two-thirds.
Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the county.
Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing in June – August. Can be flushed during the day
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved *** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Common Bent and Moss
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
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