Psychidae: Psychinae

0185 (ABH11.009) Luffia lapidella (=ferchaultella), (Goeze,1783)

KR00864

Beaten from Oak, Monks Wood
Beaten from Oak, Monks Wood
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Beaten from Oak, Monks Wood
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Only the parthenogenetic (self-fertile) wingless female of this species is known. It is possibly a form of L. lapidella.

 

The cased larvae feed, often gregariously, on lichen.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Foodplant(s): lichen
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 52 (19.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in March 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 April to 19 May

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 17 January to 18 November


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
White, Grey, Brown, Black