Gelechiidae

35.0531 Tansy Stem Borer Isophrictis anthemidella (Wocke, 1871)

Unknown

Similar species: Isophrictis striatella is on average smaller. Check genitalia.

Forewing: 5 to 7mm

Habitats: Grasslands, wasteground.

Habits: The first British records were of two females recorded at Sandwich Bay in Kent on 26th June 2020. The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: On mainland Europe it has been recorded feeding on Sneezewort, Tansy and Yellow Chamomile (in gardens known as Golden Marguerite, Dyer's Chamomile and Golden Chamomile).