Bryotropha desertella
Bryotropha desertella
35.041 BF786
Wingspan c. 13mm.
This species is distributed around much of Britain's coastline, occupying sand dunes and similar habitats. It does venture inland occasionally but rather less commonly.
The adult moths fly between June and August and are attracted to light.
The larvae feeed on various mosses.
This species is distributed around much of Britain's coastline, occupying sand dunes and similar habitats. It does venture inland occasionally but rather less commonly.
The adult moths fly between June and August and are attracted to light.
The larvae feeed on various mosses.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 13 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
