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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Focusing on insects, arachnids and other small nature subjects from East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Sulphur Tubic
Esperia sulphurella
LEPIDOPTERA | Gelechioidea
Oecophoridae (Concealer Moths) > Oecophorinae > Oecophorini
Checklist ref. 28.019
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: common and widespread across England and Wales, local in Scotland
Typical habitat: woodland, scrubby heathland, hedgerows and gardens
Larval foodplant: under bark in dryish deadwood
Flight behaviour: flies in morning sunshine
Flight season: April - June
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Kitt's Grave (woodland), Hampshire | May 22
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