Acrolepiopsis assectella

    Leek Moth

    GlyphipterigidaeABH 19.011 B&F 473

    Formerly rare, now quite common and widespread.  Can be a pest on cultivated leeks, and unsurprisingly most records are of moths to light in gardens.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Leek Moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington
    Leek Moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) photographed in Somerset by Steve Chapple