Depressaria douglasella, Stainton, 1849

General Information
Adults are seldom seen.

Wingspan: 12-17mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), parsnips (Pastinaca spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-September

Habitat

Grassland and rough disturbed ground especially on the coast.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 July to 16 August

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0677 (ABH32.044) Depressaria douglasella, Stainton, 1849

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