Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Micro-moths blog and the Macro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Marbled Bell - Eucosma campoliliana.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Marbled Bell - Eucosma campoliliana. A micro moth species from the family of Tortricidae. Sub family Olethreutinae . The moth has a wingspan of 13 to 18 mm. Quite distinctive with its black and brown markings on a white background, and white head. This moth is on the wing in June and July, from evening onwards, and is attracted to light. Its habitat is It prefers dry locations. The species’ life history is Larval feeds on the seeds and stems of Ragwort. Records come from most areas of Britain. The species is classified as common in the UK.

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