35.089 BF794  -  Gelechiidae -  Gelechiinae - Prolita sexpunctella - Six-spot Grey - (Fabricius, 1794) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Gelechiidae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewings are dark greyish-brown mixed reddish-brown, towards base and termen. There are several white defused cross-bands, and black markings in the mid-wing
Distribution:  (Last record: 15/03/2025 at Birch Vale )  -  Likely locally uncommon on heather moorland occurring at high altitudes. No doubt on the moors of Derbyshire but under recorded – last record from Birch Vale 30/5/2021
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  Flies in sunshine over the moorlands in May & June Moth Activity: Diurnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Jane Hewitt  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 15 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Heather
Last Recorded Date: 15/03/2025
No First Date Information Recorded

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