Micropterigidae

00318 Pseudopostega auritella (=Opostega), (Hübner, [1813])

BF0120 (ABH5.003)

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General Information

This species has a white forewing with a brown spot in the middle of the dorsum.


Wingspan: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Opostega salaciella
Pseudopostega crepusculella (=Opostega)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green