Swammerdamia compunctella
Swammerdamia compunctella
16.018 BF439
Wingspan c. 15mm.
A relatively uncommon and local species, frequenting open wooded habitats and occurring in parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
The larvae feed on rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and hawthorn (Crataegus), occupying a web on the surface of the leaves.
The adult moths are fairly uniform in appearance with a lightly speckled grey forewing and white apical patch, and a white head. They fly in June and July.
A relatively uncommon and local species, frequenting open wooded habitats and occurring in parts of England, Wales and Scotland.
The larvae feed on rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and hawthorn (Crataegus), occupying a web on the surface of the leaves.
The adult moths are fairly uniform in appearance with a lightly speckled grey forewing and white apical patch, and a white head. They fly in June and July.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 2 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
