drawing of a moth

TINEIDAE

Nemapogoninae

Las Descargues, June, 2007
Nemaxera betulinella Adult

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Nemaxera betulinella (Paykull, 1785)

© Robin Howard

Wingspan: 12-19mm

A bivoltine species flying from late-April to October when it is attracted to light and has been recorded from all woodland sites.

Larvae feed on bracket fungus and rotten wood.

 

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