Psychidae

11.004 Lesser Lichen Case-bearer Dahlica inconspicuella (Stainton, 1849)

Notable A

Similar species:

Forewing: M 6 to 6mm, F wingless

Habitats: Open deciduous woodland with rocks and scree.

Habits:

Foodplant: The sometimes numerous larvae feed on lichens growing on tree trunks, fences, rocks and scree. When full-fed they overwinter in a case where they pupate in March attached to a fence, rock or tree trunk. The pupal case is left half protruding from the larval case on emergence.