Lesser Treble-bar

Aplocera efformata

PhotoForewing length: 16 – 19mm 

Description
This well marked grey moth is very similar to the Treble-bar from which it is difficult to differentiate. It is 10% smaller and the forward of the three cross bars has more acute angled kinks.

Flight Period
May to June and again July to August. 

Laval Food plant
St John’s-wort. 

Habitat
Almost anywhere. 

Wiltshire Status
Common.