Tineidae: Nemapogoninae

0219 (ABH12.019) Nemapogon ruricolella, (Stainton, 1849)

KR00630

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


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 10-14mm
Foodplant(s): bracket fungi
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 May to 06 September

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