2.006 BF11 – Eriocranidae – Eriocrania cicatricella
Eriocranidae – Eriocrania cicatricella – Washed Purple
STATUS – Uncertain. Very few records. Two modern day records, 2020 & 2023, both from Buxton
ID POINTERS – Metallic purple coloured forewings with a scattering of gold metallic markings.There is a golden yellow tornal blotch towards the wing apex
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing April – May
IMAGES – Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©
