Caryocolum vicinella
Coast Groundling
GelechiidaeABH 35.13 B&F 826A single larval record, from Hurlstone Point in 2007. The larval hostplant is Sea Campion Silene uniflora, and it may occur at other sites supporting this plant; the larvae make a spinning out of the leaves which can be found in April or May. Both plant and moth can also be found inland at former lead-mining sites, so this moth might be found on the Mendips at Priddy Mineries or Charterhouse.
See also: https://www.gelechiid.co.uk/species/ant-135
Adult Verification Grade: 2