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28.019 ~ 0649
~ Esperia sulphurella
~ Sulphur Tubic
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles except northern Scotland where it is absent.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from a few scattered sites in the northern half of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 12-15mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland, hedgerows and gardens.
Foodplant
Dead bark.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on food source. Larva move around in silken tubes feeding as they do so. Pupates in a firm silken cocoon in its feeding place.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 22nd Apr 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 16th Jan 2013, Llanfyllin
Moth emerged indoors from fireside wood pile
Photo by MDH, 16th Jan 2013, Llanfyllin
Forewing detail of moth pictured left.