01.004 Micropterix aruncella male Copyright Martin Evans
 01.004 Micropterix aruncella female Copyright Martin Evans
 01.004 Micropterix aruncella female and M.calthella Copyright Martin Evans
 Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans

Micropterigidae

01.004 White-line Pollen-moth Micropterix aruncella (Scopoli, 1763)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 2.5 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Downland, dry grassland and woodland clearings.

Habits: The moth flies during the day in sunshine. It feeds on the pollen of herbaceous plants and Hawthorn. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larvae feed on the tender young growth of herbaceous plants.