Aleimma loeflingiana
Alternative names
Yellow Oak Button
Description
Wingspan 14-19 mm. The darker markings on the forewings can be somewhat variable but are usually fairly diagnostic of the species.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Primarily a woodland species but can be found in any area containing Oak
When to see it
It flies during July and August from dusk into the night
Life History
Larvae feed mainly on Oak
UK Status
This moth can be found throughout most of Britain, though less frequent in the north. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
49.060 BF1032
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