Udea prunalis
Alternative names
Dusky Pearl
Description
Wingspan 20-24 mm. Quite a dark species overall but characterised by the distinctive whitish underbody and legs.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Various habitats but it is particularly associated with Blackthorn.
When to see it
This nocturnal species flies in June and July.
Life History
The larvae feed on a wide range of herbaceous plants
UK Status
Common over the greater part of the British Isles. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
63.034 BF1390
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