Aleimma loeflingiana

Wingspan 14-19 mm. The darker markings on the forewings can be somewhat variable but are usually fairly diagnostic of the species.

Primarily a woodland species but can be found in any area containing Oak

It flies during July and August from dusk into the night

Larvae feed mainly on Oak

This moth can be found throughout most of Britain, though less frequent in the north. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)