35.047 BF779 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Bryotropha affinis

35.047 BF779 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Bryotropha affinis - Dark Moss Moth - (Haworth, 1828)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Dark Neb, Dark Groundling

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 the forewing dark brown with yellowish bases to the scales, giving it a speckled appearance. Four blackish-brown spots often with a yellowish patch of scales adjacent. There are further yellowish scale patches at about two thirds one on costa and one near the tornus and can form a cross-band.

Distribution: A fairly common and widespread species in the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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

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Wingspan: 9.5-12.5mm

Food Plant: Mosses

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