Hypatima rhomboidella
Hypatima rhomboidella
35.018 BF858
Wingspan 18 mm.
The scientific name of this moth is derived from the rhomboid-shaped brownish blotch on the forewing.
At rest, the wings are closely folded at the tip, giving a tapered appearance.
It flies at night between late July and September, and can be attracted by light.
The larval foodplants are birch (Betula) and hazel (Corylus avellana).
The scientific name of this moth is derived from the rhomboid-shaped brownish blotch on the forewing.
At rest, the wings are closely folded at the tip, giving a tapered appearance.
It flies at night between late July and September, and can be attracted by light.
The larval foodplants are birch (Betula) and hazel (Corylus avellana).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 35 |
| July | 78 |
| August | 369 |
| September | 189 |
| October | 26 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 3 |
