Bryotropha affinis
Bryotropha affinis
35.047 BF779
Wingspan 11-12 mm.
A fairly common species throughout most of Britain, this moth has a variable paler band, sometimes broken, across the forewing at about 3/4.
The moths are on the wing in June and July, and are a frequent visitor to the light-trap.
The larvae feed on mosses, often on walls during the early part of the year.
A fairly common species throughout most of Britain, this moth has a variable paler band, sometimes broken, across the forewing at about 3/4.
The moths are on the wing in June and July, and are a frequent visitor to the light-trap.
The larvae feed on mosses, often on walls during the early part of the year.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 7 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 300 |
| June | 540 |
| July | 1,246 |
| August | 1,177 |
| September | 82 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 0 |
