Opostegidae

05.001 Sorrel Cap Opostega salaciella (Treitschke, 1833)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 4.5 to 6mm

Habitats: Heathland, dry and damp pastures and marshes.

Habits: The moth rests low down on vegetation or on the ground during the day. It flies from mid afternoon into the evening. It later comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded. The larva possibly mines a stem of Sheep's-sorrel.