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

Oecophoridae

28.018 Beautiful Epicallima Epicallima formosella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Extinct

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland?

Habits: The moth was last recorded in Britain in 1845.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on decaying wood under the dead bark of deciduous trees including apple, birch and False Acacia.