35.141 BF765 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Teleiodes vulgella

35.141 BF765 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Teleiodes vulgella - Black-spotted Grey - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Common Groundling

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Forewing greyish brown, mottled with dark grey-brown and noticeable small black patches that are bordered by raised whitish scale-tufts.

Distribution: Appears to be widespread with most records from the southern half of the county. Presumably under-recorded but common in Derbyshire on Hawthorn and Blackthorn.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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

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Wingspan: 11-13mm

Food Plant: Shrubs and trees, including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Teleiodes vulgella

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