41.002 BF873
– Common Masoner – Blastobasis adustella – (Walsingham, 1894)
Adult Micro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species –
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– Generally Common / Widespread
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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.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
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