1442 Pempelia palumbella

Single-brooded, overwinters as a larva

Usual larval stage around August to May

Adult forewing - around 10 to 12mm. Flies late May to mid-August

Larval foodplants : Heathers (Calluna vulgaris) and (Erica spp.)

Not currently available on this website. For examples of a larva and adults see:-

http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/