Incurvaria masculella

Incurvaria masculella is a species of moth in the Incurvariidae family.

Description

One of the larger micro moths, this species flies by day as well as night, and is often seen in sunshine in Spring. This species is black, with two white triangles and a red head. Males have very feathery antennae, while females don't.

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Range

Found throughout of Britain, except the north of Scotland, and much of Ireland.

Larvae

The larvae feed on Hawthorn.