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Psychoides filicivora  
         
 

B&F: 0200

ABH: 12.048

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  10-12mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  The larvae feed on ferns, especially Hartstongue, Soft Shield-fern and Male-fern, and are best found in Autumn. Adults fly by day

Confusion Species: Psychoides verhuella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2014, Coles