Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans

Opostegidae

05.004 Mint Cap Pseudopostega crepusculella (Zeller, 1839)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 3.5 to 5mm

Habitats: Woodland rides, marshes and fens.

Habits: The moth flies at dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages are not clearly understood. The larva is thought to form a mine on mints.