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1111a Bactra lacteana

(Caradja, 1916)

Distribution Map

Using datasets:
Welsh Invertebrate Database (WID): Natural Resources Wales
Micro-moths distribution for Dumfries and Galloway: Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Resources Centre

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1111a Bactra lacteana

(Caradja, 1916)

Very similar in appearance to B. lancealana, this species has probably been overlooked in Britain. It was discovered here in 1996 and there have been several records since.

It is best identified by reference to the genitalic structure, but specimens showing two short blackish sub-apical streaks should be checked.

It is believed to feed on sedge (Carex) and rushes (Juncus).

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