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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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Meadow Neb

ID Difficulty: amber

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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: Appears to be common in the right habitat with many scattered records from across Derbyshire. Possibly under-recorded – 21 records between 1996-2014 (DaNES) and 10 record 2010-2023 (iRecord)

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 15 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 14-19mm

Food Plant: Common Knapweed.

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