Trifurcula immundella, (Zeller, 1839)

General Information

This is a pale looking moth with a grey-white ground colour and a yellow-orange head and collar.

The larvae mine in the bark of Broom.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 7-8mm.
Foodplant(s): Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

00222 Trifurcula immundella, (Zeller, 1839)

BF0046 (ABH4.068)