35.018 BF858
Hypatima rhomboidella
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Wingspan 18 mm.
The scientific name of this moth is derived from the rhomboid-shaped brownish blotch on the forewing.
At rest, the wings are closely folded at the tip, giving a tapered appearance.
It flies at night between late July and September, and can be attracted by light.
The larval foodplants are birch (Betula) and hazel (Corylus avellana).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 35 |
| July | 76 |
| August | 369 |
| September | 189 |
| October | 26 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 3 |

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