Common Oak Purple - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella

Common Oak Purple - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella A micro moth species from the family of Eriocraniidae The moth has a wingspan of 9 to 14 mm. The moths have metallic golden wings, lightly speckled with tiny purplish or blue spots. The relatively uncommon form fastuosella is much more richly marked with purple spots or striations. Its habitat is woodland areas and around Oaks. This moth can be found on the wing from April and May, and despite being generally diurnal, it is often found in light traps at night. The species' life history is that the larva feeds internally on leaves of Oak, and create a distinctive 'blotch mine'. This species is widespread in Britain except the very North of Scotland.and classified as a common species in the UK.

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