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Tinea trinotella  
         
 

B&F: 0247

ABH: 12.033

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, Woodland

Wingspan:  12-18mm

Flight Period:  May - August

Observations:  The case-bearing larvae feed in birds' nests. Adults are often seen at light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Rather common, almost everywhere. 25 May to 01 September

First Record:  1905, Wallis