Notocelia cynosbatella

Alternative names
Black Cloak
Yellow-faced Bell
Epiblema cynosbatella
Description

Wingspan 16-22 mm. The yellow labial palps of this moth readily distinguish it from several quite similar species.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Gardens and hedgerows.

When to see it

Flies, mainly at night, from May to July, but can easily be disturbed during the day.

Life History

The larvae feed mainly on a variety of wild and cultivated Rose.

UK Status

It is generally common throughout Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

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

Reference
49.292 BF1174

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Yellow-faced Bell
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Records on NatureSpot:
194
First record:
15/06/2003 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
15/06/2023 (Poole, Adam)

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