39.002 BF906  -  Parametriotidae - Blastodacna atra - Apple Pith Moth - (Haworth, 1828) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Parametriotidae Other Name/s: Apple-pith Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Blastodacna hellerella
ID pointers: Similar to B. hellerella but darker and not having the “pied” appearance of B. hellerella. Two pairs of scale tufts above the dorsum and in the middle of the wing. Care needs to be taken to avoid confusion with dark B. hellerella.
Distribution:  (Last record: 15/08/2023 at Belper )  -  Local across the county. Found on apple in orchards and gardens.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing May – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Food Plant: Apple (Malus).
Last Recorded Date: 15/08/2023
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded

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