Gelechiidae

35.025 Black-spotted Snout Dichomeris alacella (Zeller, 1839)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 6.5mm

Habitats: Mature deciduous woodland and possibly old orchards.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day. It comes to light and sugar.

Foodplant: On the European mainland the larva is thought to feed on lichen growing on tree trunks, including orchard trees.