Incurvaria masculella
Feathered Cutter
Feathered Cutter
Incurvaria masculella
Feathered Cutter
8.002 BF130
Wingspan 12-16 mm.
The males of this moth have comb-like or 'pectinate' antennae, a feature unusual amongst the 'micros'. When viewed from certain angles, they also show a purplish metallic sheen.
It is a fairly common moth over most of Britain and Ireland, and flies during May.
The larvae mine leaves at first, later descending to the ground in a portable case and feeding on dead leaves. A number of deciduous trees and bushes can be used, but especially hawthorn (Crataegus).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 161 |
| May | 395 |
| June | 40 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 3 |
| October | 4 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 1 |
