Tineidae: Scardiinae

00609 Morophaga choragella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF0196 (ABH12.010)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This moth is distinguished from other UK-resident Tineidae by its large size.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 18-32 mm
Foodplant(s): bracket fungi, dead wood
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Corn Moth Nemapogon granella
Cork Moth Nemapogon cloacella


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
White, Yellow, Brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5