45.039 BF1519 - Hellinsia carphodactyla - (Citron Plume)

45.039 BF1519 - Pterophoridae - Pterophorinae - Hellinsia carphodactyla - Citron Plume - (Hübner, [1813])

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Larval Case: C2 - Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Pterophoridae

Other Name/s: Euleioptilus carphodactyla

ID Difficulty: - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Oidaematophorus lithodactyla
and Hellinsia lienigianus
ID pointers: The wing and clefts are a pale yellow scattered with darker brown scales.

Distribution: (First record: 14/06/2009 at Dovedale ) - (Last record: 26/07/2024 at Cromford ) - Status in the county unknown due to so few records, but suspect it is local, uncommon and confined to the central areas of the limestone belt. First recorded from Dovedale on 14.06.2009 (Gen Det). A second record came from Pleasley Colliery CP 20/06/2010 and the latest record from Cromford 26/07/2024
Flight Period: June / August / September / - Two generations – June & August – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Clive Ashton © All Rights Reserved

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Wingspan: 14-23mm
Food Plant: Ploughman’s spikenard & Carline Thistle.

Last Recorded Date: 26/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

First Recorded Date: 14/06/2009

IMAGES BELOW: Cromford (2024) – Clive Ashton©

Hellinsia carphodactyla -Citron Plume – 26th July 2024 – Cromford – Clive Ashton

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