35.058 BF726 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Metzneria metzneriella

35.058 BF726 - Gelechiidae - Anomologinae - Metzneria metzneriella - Knapweed Seedhead Moth - (Stainton, 1851)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Meadow Neb

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: M. lappella, M. metzneriella

ID pointers: Small long & slender in appearance. Yellowish brown with reddish-brown shading along the costa with greyish highlighted veins. A series of blackish dots running in pairs across each forewing.

Distribution: (Last record: 12/06/2023 at Buxton ) - Uncommon with scattered records from four locations in Derbyshire. Possibly under-recorded

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 14-19mm

Food Plant: Common Knapweed.

Last Recorded Date: 12/06/2023

Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge

Last Recorded General Area: Buxton

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Metzneria metzneriella – Rowan Wakefield

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