The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
The larvae feed under the bark of various trees, possibly on fungi or decaying wood.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Wingspan: 9-11m
Foodplant(s): fungi, decaying wood
Flying: One generation, July-August

Regional Information

Recorded in 60 (22.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 June to 23 August

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

Similar Species

Batia lambdella

0640 (ABH28.015) Batia lunaris, (Haworth, 1828)

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