Homoeosoma nebulella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

General Information
Wingspan: c.20-27 mm.
Foodplant(s): Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare), ragworts (Senecio spp.), Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Grassland and dry, chalky or sandy habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 May to 31 August

Similar Species

Homoeosoma nimbella

Earith

Phycitodes binaevella

1480 (ABH62.055) Homoeosoma nebulella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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