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Family: Depressariidae   Checklist Number: 32.036

Depressaria radiella  (Goeze, 1783)

Parsnip Moth

Frequent and probably under-recorded on the islands as it is common throughout the British Isles. Currently, all records are from the southern islands. It likes dry habitats and buildings, and overwinters. The flight period is from September to May.

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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