Pempelia palumbella Pyralidae     Phycitinae

ABH 62.023
B&F 1442   *   Pempelia palumbella


Local distribution; England, Wales and southern Scotland
Wingspan: 21-27mm

Season: July-August
Habitat: Heathland

Larvae feed on Heather (Calluna) and Bell Heather (Erica)



Pempelia palumbella
Pempelia palumbella
Studland Heath, Dorset. June 2013

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