Depressariidae

32.045 White-spot Brown Depressaria albipunctella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Notable A

Similar species:

Forewing: 8.5 to 10mm

Habitats: Dry grassland, embankments and hedgerow verges.

Habits: The moth occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva spins on the upper surface of a leaflet of Wild Carrot or Upright Hedge Parsley using silk to draw up the sides of the leaflet, but not totally rolling the leaf. It is less commonly found on Rough Chervil and Cow Parsley. It pupates in the earth or in the leaf litter.