Morophaga choragella
Morophaga choragella
Larva • Astley Moss, Lancs • © Ben Smart

12.01 BF196

Morophaga choragella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)


Wingspan 18-32 mm.

Distributed locally in the south and south-east of England, there are a few scattered records further north to Northumberland.

It bears a superficial resemblance to some other members of the family, but is generally larger, having a wingspan of up to 30mm.

The larvae feed internally in bracket fungus, and maybe also on dead wood.

The moths fly between June and August, but are fairly inconspicuous.
back to top