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Blastobasis adustella

Family: Blastobasidae      

ABH 41.002
B&F 873     *     Blastobasis adustella


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 15-20mm

Flight time: July-September
Found throughout

Larvae feed on dead or decaying vegetable matter, bird droppings, conifer foliage








Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010

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