Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria
Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria
70.288 BF1945
Wingspan 31-38 mm.
Unusually for members of this family, this species feeds on lichens rather than the foliage of trees or plants.
It is fairly common in south-west England, south Wales and Ireland, but rare in other parts of England, and is locally distributed in Scotland.
Occupying mainly woodland habitats, the moths fly from June to August.
Unusually for members of this family, this species feeds on lichens rather than the foliage of trees or plants.
It is fairly common in south-west England, south Wales and Ireland, but rare in other parts of England, and is locally distributed in Scotland.
Occupying mainly woodland habitats, the moths fly from June to August.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 10 |
| May | 168 |
| June | 7,511 |
| July | 10,686 |
| August | 2,274 |
| September | 144 |
| October | 92 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 3 |
