Monochroa lutulentella
Wing length 7mm. Plain brownish forewings with black discal spot sometimes indistinct.
Other Monochroa species.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters. Requires genitalia examination to confirm species
Fens, Marshes and other damp places.
June to August
Nationally Scarce B
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland
35.07 BF742
Adam Poole
Broughton Astley Garden
10 August 2024
confirmed by gen det
Adam Poole
Broughton Astley Garden
10 August 2024
Adam Poole
Broughton Astley Garden
10 August 2024
Adam Poole
Broughton Astley Garden
10 August 2024
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Species profile
- Common names
- Black Neb
- Species group:
- insect - moth
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Lepidoptera
- Family:
- Gelechiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 10/08/2024 (Poole, Adam)
- Last record:
- 10/08/2024 (Poole, Adam)
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