Marsh Oblique-barred (Hypenodes humidalis, Doubleday, 1850)

General Information
This species can be easily mistaken for a micro moth.

The early stages of this species have not been found in the wild in the UK.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 6-8mm.
Flying: One/two generations, late June-early August and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Boogy moorland, heathland, bogs, fens, marshes and water-meadows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

2485 (ABH72.060) Marsh Oblique-barred Hypenodes humidalis, Doubleday, 1850

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