Gelechiidae

35.098 Blackthorn Gelechia Gelechia scotinella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854

pRDB2

Similar species:

Forewing: 5 to 6mm

Habitats: Mature uncut hedgerows, scrub and gardens where large areas of Blackthorn are present.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the spun shoots of Blackthorn just after the flowers are over.