Orchard/apple/spindle small ermine
Yponomeutina padella/mallinellus/cragnagella agg.
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Yponomeutidae
A small off-white to light grey moth with sparser small black spots in poorly defined rows (lower picture shows difference between cherry-tree small ermine [right] and orchard/apple ermine [left]). In light trap 27th July, and 8th August, 2023: 2 individuals each time. Attracted tomoth traplight 29th July, 2024 (1).