Morley’s Final Catalogue: Very common about oaks. Copdock (Hkg); Bentley Woods (Pyett) in June 1896 to May 1935 and often indoors at Monks Soham during April 1934 and May 1916. Brandon (Wrn), in June 1918 (Mly).

Recent Status: A common species in Suffolk and the UK.

Life Style: Single brooded with a long flight period from April to September. The larvae feed from spun leaves or a silken tube exposed on a leaf of deciduous Quercus species. They feed in late summer and autumn and pupate in a loose cocoon on the ground.

Identification: The moth has characteristic markings making it easy to recognise. The only similar species is the rare T. flavimaculella in which the pale markings lack the arc shape found in T. luculella.

Recorded in 36 (62%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1896. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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