Incurvaria praelatella (=Lampronia), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

General Information
This species has a dark purple/bronze forewing with several whitish markings.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Water Avens (Geum rivale), Rosaceae (Rosaceae spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Damp woodland clearings.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in June 1961

Recorded date range (Adult): 21 May to 06 June

Similar Species

Currant Shoot Borer Lampronia capitella

Lampronia luzella

0132 (ABH8.004) Incurvaria praelatella (=Lampronia), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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