Plutellidae

01544 Eidophasia messingiella, (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840)

BF0469 (ABH18.007)

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General Information

This is a very distinctive species and is unlikely to be confused with any other. It is the only member of the Eidophasia genus that occurs in the UK.

 

Pupates in a very loose silken mesh attached to the underside of a leaf.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 14-16mm
Foodplant(s): Hoary Cress (Cardaria draba)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Wasteland and other open places where the foodplant grows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.