Life Style: The moth is single brooded flying from May to August and coming to light. The larvae feed on buds and spun leaves of Rhamnus and Frangula. They pupate on the ground.
Identification: A small dull moth with prominent dark dorsal scale tufts that cannot be distinguished from S. lophyrella without genitalia dissection. More Info
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2021. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats