Opostegidae

0119 (ABH5.001) Opostega salaciella, (Treitschke, 1833)

KR00315

Seghill
Seghill
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Seghill
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This moth is the only all-white member of the small family of three species found in the UK. The large eyecaps are a distinctive feature.

 

The pre-adult stages are unknown, but it is suspected that the main larval foodplant is Sheep's Sorrel.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 9-12 mm.
Foodplant(s): Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2014

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 June to 13 July

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