25.001 BF450 – Scythropiidae – Scythropia crataegella

Scythropiidae – Scythropia crataegella – Hawthorn Moth

STATUS – Common throughout the county where there is hawthorn

ID POINTERS – Has a characteristic inclined resting posture. Basically a whitish moth with coffee coloured cross bands and blotches towards the wing tips. An obvious spot on the apex of the wing.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during the day in July 

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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