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.