8.004 BF132  -  Incurvariidae -  Incurvariinae - Incurvaria praelatella - Strawberry Cutter - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Incurvariidae Other Name/s: Strawberry leaf-cutter, Strawberry Bright ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Lampronia capitella
ID pointers: The moth has whitish markings against a bronzy-purple background colour, with a noticeable small pale dot at base of the wing, and a ferruginous coloured head. A complete pale basal fascia and white terminal cilia.
Distribution:  Uncertain due to insufficient data but appears to be uncommon to rare with only 3 records prior to 2010
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  One generation in May & June – flies in sunshine Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 22 February 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Food Plant: Water Avens and Wild Strawberry
No Last Date Information Recorded
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
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