Glyphipterigidae: Glyphipteriginae

01592 Glyphipterix forsterella, (Fabricius, 1781)

BF0394 (ABH19.006)

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General Information

This is one of several members of the Glyphipterix which are quite similar, but this species has a characteristic white dot in the black apical patch of the forewing.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 8-11mm
Foodplant(s): True Fox-sedge (Carex vulpina), False Fox-sedge (Carex otrubae), sedges (Carex spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Glyphipterix equitella
Cocksfoot Moth Glyphipterix simpliciella