Irish moths

Udea lutealis

Family: Crambidae        Sub-family: Pyraustinae

1388     *     Udea lutealis


Widespread, very common
Wingspan: 23-26mm

Flight time: July-August
Habitat: Rough ground

Food plants: Herbaceous plants including Bramble, Thistles, Plantains, Knapweed. Web is spun on underside of leaf


Udea lutealis


Udea lutealis




Udea lutealis
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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