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.