Euspilapteryx auroguttella (=Eucalybites), Stephens, 1835

General Information
This species has characteristic orange or yellow markings against a metallic grey ground colour.

The larvae initially produce a very twisted gallery and later form a contorted cone.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 9-10mm
Foodplant(s): Perforate St John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum), Slender St John's-wort (Hypericum pulchrum)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 31 (11.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 April to 08 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 01 July to 16 November

Similar Species

f. quadruplella

Calybites phasianipennella

0297 (ABH15.016) Euspilapteryx auroguttella (=Eucalybites), Stephens, 1835

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