Epermeniidae: Epermeniinae

0483 (ABH47.005) Epermenia chaerophyllella, (Goeze, 1783)

KR05303

Seghill, Northumberland 15-07-14
Seghill, Northumberland 15-07-14
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Seghill, Northumberland 15-07-14
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This species can be distinguished by its characteristic raised scale-tufts which are visible when at rest.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 12-13mm
Foodplant(s): Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvetris), Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), umbellifers (Apium spp.)
Flying: All year
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 17 (6.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 March to 12 October

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Epermenia falciformis


Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
White, grey, black, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5