Family: Gelechiidae        Sub-family: Anomologinae 735     *     Monochroa tenebrella Specimen identified by Ken Bond Wingspan: c.11mm Flight time: June-July, day-flying Habitat: Heathland and open grassy areas Larvae feed on the roots of Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)

Monochroa tenebrella
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2011