41.002 BF873  -  Blastobasidae - Blastobasis adustella - Common Masoner - (Walsingham, 1894) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Blastobasidae Other Name/s: Dingy Dowd, Blastobasis lignea ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Cream to buff elongated forewing. Often rolled up. Has a distinct X mark at about half way down the wing and a V mark at the basal area. Some ad-hoc flecking of darker spots. Variable with some dark forms
Distribution:  A moth that was introduced into Britain and is now well spread across the country. A common species that is widespread across most areas of the VC57 recording area.
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing July – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-20mm
Food Plant: Decaying vegetable matter.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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