47.006 (BF481)

Streaked Ridge-back   Large Lance-wing

Epermenia falciformis
Micro
Epermeniidae
Adult: 2

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Resident. Rare.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae May-August. Adults fly May-September in two generations. Overwinters as an adult.

Larval foodplants

Wild Angelica.

Habitat

Wet grasslands, marshland and damp woodland.

History

The first record for D&G was one to light near Kirkcowan (VC74) on 15 June 2025. This was followed by another to light at Torrs Warren (VC74) on 22 August 2025.

record(s) from hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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