Rhodophaea formosa
Alternative names
Beautiful Knot-horn, Pempelia formosa
Description
Wingspan 20 to 23mm. An attractive red, grey and black species.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Rather secretive in habits. It is not often encountered by day but can be attracted to light at night.
When to see it
The adults are on the wing from June until August.
Life History
The larvae feed in a slight web on the leaves of Elm especially those in hedgerows.
UK Status
The species is locally distributed in the southernmost counties of England.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = C (very scarce resident or rare migrant).
Reference
62.024 BF1445
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