Notocelia cynosbatella
Alt Name
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 CalowSapcote garden116 May 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 May 2011
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley10 June 2012 M69 Island Sapcote SP46359382 (taken 18.5.2010).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden13 June 2010
Paul PalmerMelton Mowbray Garden13 June 2016Notocelia cynosbatella
David NichollsNew Lount14 June 2012
 M69 Island Sapcote SP46359382 (taken 18.5.2010).JPG)
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Graham CalowSapcote garden122 May 2012
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley10 June 2012
Graham CalowM69 Island, Sapcote18 May 2010
David NichollsRatby garden23 June 2016
egatenThurlaston garden15 June 2015
