Incurvariidae: Incurvariinae

8.004 (BF0132) Incurvaria praelatella (=Lampronia), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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General Information

This species has a dark purple/bronze forewing with several whitish markings.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Water Avens (Geum rivale), Rosaceae (Rosaceae spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Damp woodland clearings.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Currant Shoot Borer Lampronia capitella


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
White, Brown, Black