Paraswammerdamia albicapitella, (Scharfenberg, 1805)

General Information

This species is grey with a white head and thorax, hence its latin name.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: