Oecophoridae : Oecophorinae
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Batia lambdella
Tawny Crescent
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Batia lunaris
Lesser Tawny Crescent

(Haworth, 1828)640 / 28.015
=Lesser Tawny Tubic

Norfolk status
Locally common in many habitats.
Feeds under the bark of various trees, possibly on fungi or decaying wood.
Attracted to light.

About half the size of similar species, Batia lambdella.

Please note: The rare intermediate sized Batia internella has not been recorded in Norfolk, specimens would be needed to confirm.

[MBGBI vol4.1 p80]

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
04/08/2023127TM29Shotesham
29/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
28/07/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
28/07/2023127TG51Scratby
28/07/2023127TG24Overstrand
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Wingspan: 9-11m
Flight: July - Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichen
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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