The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This moth is distinguished from other UK-resident Tineidae by its large size.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 18-32 mm
Foodplant(s): bracket fungi, dead wood
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 15 (5.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 May to 29 August

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