63.074 BF1344  -  Crambidae -  Scopariinae - Eudonia mercurella - Garden Grey Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Crambidae Other Name/s: Small Grey ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  D. lacustrata
ID pointers: One of several in the group that can be difficult to identify. A whitish cross line at one third. The white/pale sub-terminal line has an exaggerated curve and is unbroken.  A whitish line at the termen. A small “X” shaped mark at about two thirds in the cross-band.
Distribution:  Locally common in the county on mosses.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing during July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar, Dave Evans, Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 16-19mm
Food Plant: On mosses.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar© – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©, Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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