Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans

Blastobasidae

41.006 Black-spotted Masoner Hypatopa binotella (Thunberg, 1794)

Immigrant / Adventive

Similar species:

Forewing: 9 to 10mm

Habitats: Unknown in Britain.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain, but on the European mainland it is thought to feed on fallen pine needles and have a two year life cycle.