The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This species has three raised scale tufts which are visible when the moth is at rest.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-21mm
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Apple (Malus domestica)
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 86 (31.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 June to 28 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 09 May to 12 July

Similar Species

Monks Wood

Ypsolopha mucronella

0455 (ABH17.005) Ypsolopha scabrella, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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