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  1. United Kingdom
  2. Neofaculta ericetella
Neofaculta ericetella(Geyer, 1832)
  1. Gelechiidae
  2. Anacampsinae
  3. Chelariini
  4. Neofaculta
  5.  ericetella
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Habitat

  • Heathlands, moorlands

MU

13-18 mm

FU

  • Austria
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • Spain
Regional distr. - legend
Phenogram based on literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    DanskLyngpalpemøl
    DeutschHeidekraut-Palpenmotte
    EnglishHeather Grey
    EnglishHeather Groundling
    EnglishHeather Sober
    NederlandsHeidepalpmot
    SlovenčinaPsota vresovisková
    SuomeksiKangasjäytäjäkoi
    SvenskaLjungstävmal
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    EricaceaeCalluna vulgarisHeather
    EricaceaeErica cinereaBell Heather
    EricaceaeErica tetralixCross-leaved Heath
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Tinea ericetellaGeyer, 1832
  • Links
  • LanguageWebsiteAuthors
    Lepiforum e. V.
    Moths and butterflies of SwedenMagnus Unger
    Svenska fjärilarBert Gustafsson
    UK MothsIan Kimber

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Adult.

Maciej MatrajPoland, Ławszowa

Adult.

Jarosław WentaPoland

Adult.

Bogusław ZającPoland, Węgrzce

Adult.

Patrick ClementUnited Kingdom, Kinver Edge

Adult.

Ian KimberUnited Kingdom

Adult.

Jacek SerafinPoland, Chmielniki
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