Opostegidae

0120 (ABH5.003) Pseudopostega auritella (=Opostega), (Hübner, [1813])

KR00318

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This species has a white forewing with a brown spot in the middle of the dorsum.


Wingspan: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
Seghill
Seghill
 Photo © Ian Fisher

Proposed Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green