35.149 BF771 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Carpatolechia alburnella

35.149 BF771 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Carpatolechia alburnella - Birch Grey

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Gelechiidae

Other Name/s: Suffused Groundling

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Forewing whitish silvery grey with orange-brown spots, in some cases raised speckling. Black marks on the leading edge of the forewing at about one half and near the base. Blends in exceptionally well against birch trunks. This specimen was determined by Gen.Det but prep photos were not taken.

Distribution: Probably local and well distributed wherever there is birch (Betula).

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: C.13mm
Forewing: 12-14mm

Food Plant: Birch (Betula).

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Carpatolechia alburnella – Graham Finch

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