Teleiodes vulgella
Common Groundling
Common Groundling
Teleiodes vulgella
Common Groundling
35.141 BF765
Wingspan c. 11-14mm
A fairly distinctive moth in the adult stage, this species has small blackish patches bordered by raised whitish scale-tufts, giving it a noticeably 'rough' appearance.
Quite a common species throughout most of Britain, the adults fly at night in June and July, and often visit the light-trap.
The larvae feed on a number of shrubs and trees, including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 10 |
| June | 479 |
| July | 639 |
| August | 73 |
| September | 11 |
| October | 4 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 2 |
