UKMoths Aristotelia ericinella - Distribution map
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35.05 BF752
Aristotelia ericinella
(Zeller, 1839)
Wingspan c.13 mm.
A heathland species, occurring throughout much of England and Wales in suitable habitat, and patchily distributed in Scotland and Ireland.
The larva feeds in June and July on heather (Calluna) forming a silken tube among the leaves.
Flying in July and August, the adults are on the wing from the afternoon onwards but can be quite elusive.
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