Cork Moth (Nemapogon cloacella, (Haworth, 1828))

General Information

This species flies in morning sunshine, in the late afternoon and at dusk.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-18mm
Foodplant(s): bracket fungi, stored vegetable products
Flying: One/two overlapping generations, May-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 31 (11.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 April to 16 October

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Photo © David Griffiths

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0216 (ABH12.016) Cork Moth Nemapogon cloacella, (Haworth, 1828)

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