Notocelia cynosbatella
Alternative names
Yellow-faced Bell, Epiblema cynosbatella
Description
Wingspan 16-22 mm. The yellow labial palps of this moth readily distinguish it from several quite similar species.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Gardens and hedgerows.
When to see it
Flies, mainly at night, from May to July, but can easily be disturbed during the day.
Life History
The larvae feed mainly on a variety of wild and cultivated Rose.
UK Status
It is generally common throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
49.292 BF1174
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
16 May 2014
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
06 May 2011
Ron.stevens
Broughton Astley
10 June 2012 M69 Island Sapcote SP46359382 (taken 18.5.2010).JPG)
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
3 June 2010
David Nicholls
New Lount
14 June 2012
AJ Cann
Knighton
07 May 2020
 M69 Island Sapcote SP46359382 (taken 18.5.2010).JPG)
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
22 May 2012
Ron.stevens
Broughton Astley
10 June 2012
Graham Calow
M69 Island, Sapcote
18 May 2010
David Nicholls
Ratby garden
23 June 2016
egaten
Thurlaston garden
15 June 2015
