Micropterigidae

0002 (ABH1.002) Micropterix mansuetella, (Zeller, 1844)

KR00028

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


General Information

Like the other Micropterix species, this moth is unusual in having fully functional mouthparts which are used to feed on pollen.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 7-9mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants (pollen)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, carr woodland and fens.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in May 1967

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

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Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Barry Dickerson

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