Nepticulidae

04.072 Four-spot Dot Bohemannia quadrimaculella (Boheman, 1853)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 3.5 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, marshes and fens.

Habits: The moth flies in afternoon sunshine. It can be recorded by tapping branches over a tray or net.

Foodplant: The early stages are unclear. The larva probably mines a succession of Alder buds.