12.027 BF240
– Case-bearing Clothes Moth – Tinea pellionella – Linnaeus, 1758
Adult Micro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species –
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C1
– Distinctive Species –
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– Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Tinea dubiella (Speckled Clothes Moth)
ID pointers: A tiny moth overall pale greyish brown forewing, containing two or three darker brown spots.
Distribution:
Widely distributed across Britain. Few records five records reported, 2021,2016, 2004, 2025 and 2026.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 23 May 2026 by TD ***
Last Recorded Year: 2026
First Recorded Year: 2004
Last Recorded By – Jim Alder
Last Recorded General Area – Chesterfield
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