Moth name search:
UKMoths: your guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland

1252 Grapholita lunulana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult
Grapholita lunulana (Adult)

Adult

(Photo © )

Adult

(Photo © )

1252 Grapholita lunulana

More images

Adult
Adult
Show Map

1252 Grapholita lunulana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Wingspan 11-17mm.

This moth has a mainly northen distribution in Britain, being found also in the Burren in Ireland and coastal counties in North Wales.

It can be found flying in the sunshine in May and June in a variety of habitats such as hedgerows, rough pasture and hillsides.

The larvae feed on a variety of foodplants including vetches (Vicia spp.).
References:

UKMoths is sponsored by Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies and Birdguides.com