Leek Moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella, (Zeller, 1839))

General Information

Pupates in a loose silken mesh on or near to the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 11-14mm
Foodplant(s): Onion (Allium cepa), Leek (Allium ampeloprasum), Garlic (Allium sativum), Chive (Allium schoenoprasum)
Flying: Two generations, June-July and October-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Mostly coastal areas but can be found inland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Acrolepiopsis betulella

Acrolepia autumnitella

01565 Leek Moth Acrolepiopsis assectella, (Zeller, 1839)

BF0473 (ABH19.011)