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Monochroa cytisella  
         
  B&F: 0728

ABH: 35.065

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Wasteground

Wingspan:  10-12mm

Flight Period:  July

Observations: Larvae feed within the main stem of Bracken, causing a slight swelling and side stems to wither.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2014, Skinner