63.073 BF1340  -  Crambidae -  Scopariinae - Eudonia truncicolella - Ground-moss Grey Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Crambidae Other Name/s: Peppered Grey ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Scoparia ambigualis
ID pointers: Forewing white, unevenly speckled blackish, resulting in a mottled appearance. Two whitish cross-lines, one before one third and the other just beyond two thirds. There is an obscure line near the termen that meets this second cross-line near the middle resulting in a broad X shape. Forewings appear more pointed than S.ambigualis.
Distribution:  Uncertain – scattered records from the western-central to North Western side of the county, particularly from the dales.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing during June-October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 18-23mm
Food Plant: Mosses.
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Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
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IMAGES BELOW:  Lathkill Dale, Derbyshire – Will Soar ©

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