Pterophoridae

45.027 Scarce Light Plume Oxyptilus laetus (Zeller, 1847)

Immigrant

Similar species: A pale plume that is unlikely to be mistaken for other species with barred forewings.

Forewing: 6.5 to 10.5mm

Habitats: Unknown in Britain.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain. The known European foodplants are not present in Britain.