12.033 .... B&F 0247
Tinea trinotella (Thunberg, 1794) 
Status .....A small moth, which is widespread in Nottinghamshire and occurs in a range of habitats, including urban areas. Easily recognised due to the spotting on the wings and the orange head, despite its diminutive size.
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Photographed at Besthorpe GP September 2024
 
 
Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Tinea trinotella
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Lound Moth Group. Tim Sexton. Sherwood Forest Invertebrate Directory 2014. Martin Gray. Phil Cadman. Iain Leach, Kate Harte and Paul Baker (Budby South Forest Moth Trapping Results). Netherfield Wildlife Group. Ian Ellis. Sean Tobin.  Jason Reece and Lily Reece. Tom Shields. Andy Adcock. Steven Chick. J.T. Radford. Martin Kennewell. Neil Pinder. Graham Beeley.

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Updated March 2025

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