ABH 1.004
White-barred Gold Micropterix aruncella
BF 0004
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(Scopoli, 1763)
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Family
Micropterigidae
Wingspan
6-8 mm.
Description
Colour of the forewings is variable
but is usually reddish golden. Females usually have NO other markings
but males are marked with two silvery white band Micropterix are
unusual in that the adults have fully functional mouthparts, unlike
most other moths, .feeding on the pollen of yellow flowers during
the Spring months.Dimorphic differences in the female can make ID
with other similars tricky
Life Cycle
larvae are believed to feed at the
bases of herbaceous plants. flies in the daytime between May and
August.
Habitat
They can be found in various dry habitats
including downland and hillsides
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PHOTOGRAPHS THANKS TO CHARLES STREET (C)
ABH 1.004 |
White-barred Gold Micropterix aruncella |
BF 0004 |
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Phenology |
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Family |
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Wingspan |
6-8 mm. | ||||||||||||||
Description |
Colour of the forewings is variable but is usually reddish golden. Females usually have NO other markings but males are marked with two silvery white band Micropterix are unusual in that the adults have fully functional mouthparts, unlike most other moths, .feeding on the pollen of yellow flowers during the Spring months.Dimorphic differences in the female can make ID with other similars tricky |
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Life Cycle |
larvae are believed to feed at the bases of herbaceous plants. flies in the daytime between May and August. |
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Habitat |
They can be found in various dry habitats including downland and hillsides | ||||||||||||||
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