Hawthorn Moth Scythropia crataegella

Hawthorn Moth Scythropia crataegella (Linnaeus, 1767)
Status .....Larval webs are conspicuous and often found on small Hawthorn bushes. Presumed to be a fairly widespread moth, but is probably ignored at many MV traps due to size, although this is one of the easiest micro moths to identify.Found in a range of habitats and regular in suburban areas.
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Photographed at Market Warsop May 2025

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Photographed at Warsop Main Pit Top June 2014

The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Phil Lee. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton. Phil Cadman. Lound Moth Group. Martin Gray. Tom Shields. J.T. Radford. Martin Kennewell. Neil Pinder. Jason Reece and Lily Reece. Graham Beeley.

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Updated March 2025


Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Scythropia crataegella