Scythris limbella
Goosefoot Owlet
Goosefoot Owlet
Scythris limbella
Goosefoot Owlet
43.007 BF918
Wingspan c.15 mm.
Distributed in south-east and southern-central England, with some records from Yorkshire, this is a relatively uncommon species.
The moths fly between June and September, possibly in two generations.
In May-June and July-August, the larvae feed amongst the shoots and flowers of goosefoot (Chenopodium) or orache (Atriplex), in a slight web.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
