Triaxomera parasitella, (Hübner, 1796)

General Information
This species flies at dusk, after dark and sometimes at dawn.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 16-21mm
Foodplant(s): bracket fungi
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 14 (5.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 27 July

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Photo © David Griffiths

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0224 (ABH12.012) Triaxomera parasitella, (Hübner, 1796)

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