Ash Bud Moth (Prays fraxinella, (Bjerkander, 1784))

General Information

This species has a unicolourous dark form which is found later in the year. This form is recognized as a distinct species Prays ruficeps in some countries.

Wingspan: 14-17mm
Foodplant(s): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, June-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

01424 Ash Bud Moth Prays fraxinella, (Bjerkander, 1784)

BF0449 (ABH22.002)