Swammerdamia pyrella, (Villers, 1789)

General Information
This species is difficult to distinguish from the similar species without genital examination.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Apple (Malus domestica), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), pears (Pyrus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens, heathland, woodland and fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 47 (17.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 16 April to 03 September

Similar Species

Swammerdamia caesiella

Earith

Paraswammerdamia albicapitella

0438 (ABH16.017) Swammerdamia pyrella, (Villers, 1789)

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