Sorhagenia lophyrella, (Douglas, 1846)

General Information
The three species of Sorhagenia which occur in the UK can only be distinguished by genital dissection.

Wingspan: 8-11mm
Foodplant(s): Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Chalk and limestone areas and fens.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Sorhagenia rhamniella

34.013 (BF0909) Sorhagenia lophyrella, (Douglas, 1846)

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