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©

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