Oecophoridae

28.025 Heath Streak Pleurota bicostella (Clerck, 1759)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 7.5 to 12mm

Habitats: Heathland and moorland.

Habits: The moth flies from dawn to sunrise and sunset to dusk. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva lives in a silk tube amongst the shoots of Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath. It hibernates under silk on the stems.