Ypsolophidae

17.014 Hairy Stem Moth Ochsenheimeria taurella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 6mm

Habitats: Heathland, breckland and downland.

Habits: The moth flies for about two hours from noon.

Foodplant: The larva mines the lower stem of Cock's-foot Grass, bromes, meadow grasses and other grasses causing the upper parts to wilt. It pupates almost hidden in the sheath of the foodplant.