70.195 Chesias legatella (Streak)
fw: 17-19mm; Sep-Nov; broom (Cytisus scoparius); common but
patchily distributed on heath, moor and open woodland throughout GB
Chesias legatella (Streak) §1 male
ID: Elongate triangular forewing; tectiform resting posture; long pale streak in costal half of forewing. C.rufata (Broom-tip) is similar but lacks the pale streak and flies Apr-Jul.
Dissection
Male genitalia
§1 Titchwell, Norfolk; 21/10/2012; male
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