Oecophoridae: Oecophorinae

28.025 (BF0654) Pleurota bicostella, (Clerck, 1759)

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General Information

The males of this species fly between sunset and dusk and again at sunrise. The large, tufted labial palps are characteristic.


Wingspan: 23-25mm
Foodplant(s): heaths (Erica spp.), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea)
Flying: One generation, June-July

Habitat

Damp lowland heaths

Regional Information

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