Crassa unitella
Alternative names
Golden-brown Tubic, Batia unitella
Description
Golden-brown, with contrasting orange head and palps.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Well wooded areas.
When to see it
Late June to August.
Life History
Larvae- (from late September to May), feed on fungus on and under dead bark.
UK Status
This species is locally common in Southern England, and occurs more scarcely as far North as Lancashire and Yorkshire.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)
Reference
28.014 BF642
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