We were rechecking our egg boxes this morning and came across two of these tiny micros that we think are Lyonetia prunifoliella (blackthorn blister moth). We were trapping on Otmoor RSPB, so plenty of blackthorn! Are we correct? I understand it's not that common. Thanks!
Hello Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYes, that's Lyonetia prunifoliella. It has spread very quickly since its rediscovery in our area in 2018 so could turn up just about anywhere locally now where there's a plentiful supply of blackthorn.