Dichomeris alacella
Based on 33 records from NBN Atlas. pre-2000 2000+ View detailed records on NBN Atlas →

Dichomeris alacella

35.025 BF851

(Zeller, 1839)

[= Acanthophila alacella]

Wingspan c. 14mm.

A scarce species, distributed rather locally in the southern half of England, with occasional records north to Yorkshire.

The adults, which can be attracted to light, fly during July and August.

The early stages are relatively poorly described, but the larvae are known to feed on lichens on tree-trunks.

Flight period

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