Gelechiidae

35.003 Meadow White-barred Aproaerema larseniella (Gozmány, 1957)

Local

Similar species: There are several other moths that are similar to this species. For an accurate identification check the genitalia.

Forewing: 5 to 6.5mm

Habitats: Dry grassland, damp grassland, marshes and fens.

Habits: The moth can be swept from its foodplant during the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil. It spins a shoot, folds the spinning and lives within. It has been reared in captivity on Common Bird's-foot Trefoil. It pupates under silk on a leaf or in the leaf litter.