Caryocolum viscariella

    Campion Groundling

    GelechiidaeABH 35.129 B&F 828

    Only a handful of records to date of this species, which is likely to be under-recorded.  The larvae make spinnings in the shoots of Red Campion Silene dioica and White Campion Silene latifolia in the spring.

    See also: https://www.gelechiid.co.uk/species/ant-67#tabs-0-accordion-1 

    Adult Verification Grade: 4