UK Status
Resident. A common species spreading north, found
throughout England and south Wales.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2012 at Middletown in the east of the county. This
was only the second record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F 13-17mm.
Confusion species
Crassa tinctella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Fungus.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on fungus, on and under dead bark.
Pupates in larval habitation in a fragile silken cocoon. |
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