Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae

45.028 (BF1494) Capperia britanniodactyla, (Gregson, 1867)

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General Information

The larvae cause damage to the stem of the foodplant which then has characteristic wilted shoots.


Wingspan: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Dry, south-facing and sloping stony habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Nationally Scarce B