Glyphipterigidae

19.006 Woodland Sedge-moth Glyphipterix forsterella (Fabricius, 1781)

Local

Similar species: Glyphipterix simpliciella lacks the white spot within the black apex of the forewing.

Forewing: 4 to 5.5mm

Habitats: Where the foodplants are found.

Habits: The moth nectars on the flowers.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the seeds of True Fox-sedge or other sedges.