Gelechiidae

35.030 Scarce Zebra Moth Helcystogramma lutatella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)

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Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 too 8.5mm

Habitats: Coastal cliffs.

Habits: The moth can be disturbed from vegetation in the day and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds within open ended, rolled leaves of Cock's-foot and False-brome. On the European mainland it has been recorded from Wood Small-reed, Common Couch and occasionally Common Reed. It pupates in a freshly spun rolled leaf.