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Pammene obscurana  
         
  B&F: 1225

ABH: 49.366

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Birch woodland

Wingspan:  10-12mm

Flight Period:  Late April - June

Observations:  Larvae feed within catkins of Birch. Adults occasionally come to light, but are also known to attend pheromone lure such as FUN, MOL and ARG.

Confusion Species:  ADULTS REQUIRE DISSECTION TO CONFIRM

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2025, Hammond