Elachistidae

0592 (ABH38.003) Stephensia brunnichella, (Linnaeus, 1767)

KR01845

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This moth has a distinctive white band on the antennae.

 

The larvae produce a narrow gallery which leads to full blotch that may cover the whole leaf.


Wingspan: 8-9mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Basil (Clinopodium vulgare)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September

Habitat

Borders of calcareous deciduous woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.