Apotomis sororculana
Based on 54 records from NBN Atlas. pre-2000 2000+ View detailed records on NBN Atlas →

Apotomis sororculana

49.152 BF1095

(Zetterstedt, 1839)

Wingspan 17-20 mm.

Rather similar to other Apotomis species, there are subtle differences in the shape and markings on the forewing.

The species has a wide distribution throughout Britain, but is generally commoner in the north, where it frequents mosses and heaths on higher ground.

The adults are nocturnal and fly from May to July, coming to light.

Birch (Betula) is the foodplant, the larvae living between two leaves spun together.

Flight period

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