Micropterigidae

1.002 (BF0002) Micropterix mansuetella, (Zeller, 1844)

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General Information

Like the other Micropterix species, this moth is unusual in having fully functional mouthparts which are used to feed on pollen.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 7-9mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants (pollen)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, carr woodland and fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Local