Eriocraniidae

02.008 Purple Spring Jewel Eriocrania sangii (Wood, 1891)

Local

Similar species: This species usually has a larger tornal blotch than similar species. It reaches to the centre of the forewing. To be sure of the identification check the genitalia.

Forewing: 4.5 to 7mm

Habitats: Woodland, birch scrub on heathland.

Habits: The moth flies in sunshine.

Foodplant: The larva makes a mine starting from the edge of a birch leaf. This widens to form a large blotch.