Trifurcula immundella, (Zeller, 1839)

General Information
This is a pale looking moth with a grey-white ground colour and a yellow-orange head and collar.

The larvae mine in the bark of Broom.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 7-8mm.
Foodplant(s): Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 21 May

0046 (ABH4.068) Trifurcula immundella, (Zeller, 1839)

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