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