Nematopogon magna

Description

Nematopogon magna is a moth of the Adelidae family. It is found in Ireland, Great Britain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Fennoscandia, the Baltic region and northern Russia. The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The mid brown (darker than other Nematopogon) forewing is reticulated. External image A moorland and wooded heathland species especially around Vaccinium myrtillus.The larvae feed on dead leaves. They live within a movable case.