Gelechiidae

35.103 Willow Spinner Gelechia cuneatella Douglas, 1852

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Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 7.5mm

Habitats: river-banks, marshes and other wetlands.

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

Foodplant: The larva feeds within the spun leaves of White Willow, Crack Willow and possibly other willows. On the European mainland it has been recorded from Goat Willow and White Willow.