The Moths of Suffolk
340 Phyllonorycter scopariella, (Zeller, 1846)
National Status : Nationally Scarce B

Distribution and abundance : Rare, possibly under-recorded

Flight Period : Single-brooded; June to early July

Larval foodplants : Broom (Sarothamnus scoparius)

Morley's Final Catalogue : Local about broom, doubtless through the whole County from Ipswich (Pyett) to Brandon (Barrett).

Wingspan details : Wingspan 6-8mm

Identification

Confusion species
    AdultPhyllonorycter salicicolellaPhyllonorycter dubitella
Phyllonorycter cavellaPhyllonorycter ulicicolella
Phyllonorycter maestingellaPhyllonorycter coryli, Nut Leaf Blister Moth
Phyllonorycter esperellaPhyllonorycter strigulatella
Phyllonorycter rajellaPhyllonorycter distentella
Phyllonorycter anderidaePhyllonorycter quinqueguttella

Compare confusion species
    Adult

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