Hantsmoths

Nationally scarce (Nb) in orchards, gardens, woodland and hedgerows, mainly in southern England, occasionally north to Yorkshire, and in northern Wales. In Hampshire there are scattered record in both vice-counties. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Although superficially similar to several other gelechiids, the heavily-bordered, dark basal area and discal markings make the species easy to recognise. Larva mines the leaves in autumn and, after hibernation, the buds and flowers of Apple, Pear and Blackthorn.