Metendothenia atropunctana, (Zetterstedt, 1839)

General Information
This is the smallest species of the genus. It is characterised by its conspicuous black postmedian spot and the pink tinge to the forewing.

Wingspan: c. 15mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
National status: Local

Habitat

Damp heaths.