Psychidae: Psychinae

11.009 (BF0185) Luffia lapidella (=ferchaultella), (Goeze,1783)

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General Information

Only the parthenogenetic (self-fertile) wingless female of this species is known. It is possibly a form of L. lapidella.

 

The cased larvae feed, often gregariously, on lichen.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Foodplant(s): lichen
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
White, Grey, Brown, Black