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Apple Pith Moth Blastodacna atra  
         
  B&F: 0906

ABH: 39.002

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  10-12mm

Flight Period:  May - September

Observations:  Larvae mine the twigs of Apple trees.

Confusion Species:  B. hellerella

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1993, RIS