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Udea prunalis  
         
  B&F: 1390

ABH: 63.034

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Everywhere

Wingspan:  23-26mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  The larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants, including Dead Nettle, Common Nettle, Honeysuckle, Dog's Mercury, Bramble and Elder

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Everywhere, common

First Record:  1907, Wallis