Even though the Pearl-band Grass Veneer flies by night only, it is easily disturbed during the day, especially in grasses. It is on the wing from mid-June to mid-August. It prefers boggy areas, but is also seen on drier heaths. The Pearl-band Grass Veneer is a species of Northern Europe. It is wide-spread and not uncommon in Scotland and Ireland. Going south from these regions however it becomes scarcer and more of a local species. Even in it’s favourite areas though this species is rarely very numerous.
This unusual micro-moth was found by Lochan a’Bhuilg Bhith near Loch Nell, on our field trip on Tuesday 24th July 2012.
Photo by Carl Farmer
Camera : Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150