Micropterigidae

00007 Micropterix aruncella, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF0004 (ABH1.004)

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General Information

Like the other Micropterix species, this moth is unusual in having fully functional mouthparts which are used to feed on pollen.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 6-8 mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants (pollen)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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