Yorkshire Status: Common resident.

This is a common species across the county, though less often recorded in upland situations. Like the previous species, the larvae feed in birds' nests in the open. There is now a regular second brood. Most records are at light though it can be reared sometimes from birds nests. The three spots on each wing make it easily identifiable, and it would be only possible to confuse it with Tinea semifulvella if you were having a bad day.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widely recorded from all five vice-counties and is often common, frequently reared from birds' nests.

Recorded in 91 (46%) of 200 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1849. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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