Parametriotidae

0903 (ABH39.005) Chrysoclista linneella, (Clerck, 1759)

KR02048

Orton Waterville, 25th June 2022.
Orton Waterville, 25th June 2022.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Orton Waterville, 25th June 2022.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Orton Waterville, 25th June 2022.
Orton Waterville, 25th June 2022.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This is quite a distinctive species. The moths can often be seen resting on tree-trunks waving their antennae.


Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): lime (bark) (Tilia spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 June to 18 July

Similar Species
Chrysoclista lathamella

Nationally Scarce A