Oecophoridae: Oecophorinae

0648 (ABH28.009) White-shouldered House-moth Endrosis sarcitrella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR02282

Great Staughton, May 2012
Great Staughton, May 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton, May 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This species can be found all year-round in homes.

Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Wingspan: 15-21 mm
Flying: All year
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 78 (28.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 January to 29 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 31 March to 31 March