Glyphipterix forsterella, (Fabricius, 1781)

General Information
This is one of several members of the Glyphipterix which are quite similar, but this species has a characteristic white dot in the black apical patch of the forewing.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 8-11mm
Foodplant(s): True Fox-sedge (Carex vulpina), False Fox-sedge (Carex otrubae), sedges (Carex spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Glyphipterix equitella

Cocksfoot Moth Glyphipterix simpliciella

19.006 (BF0394) Glyphipterix forsterella, (Fabricius, 1781)

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