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Batia lunaris

Checklist Number
28.015 [B&F: 0640]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Oecophoridae
Subfamily:Oecophorinae
Genus:Batia
Species:lunaris
Authority:(Haworth, 1828)

Common in woodland, plantations, parklands and urban areas throughout much of England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire but rather scarce on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Most likely to be confused with B. lambdella, which is mainly restricted to the coast, and B. internella, which is very restricted in its range; see these species accounts for details. Larva feeds on lichens growing on trees, fence posts, and in rotten wood under the bark.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

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