Morley’s Final Catalogue: Local: Felixstow in July 1902 (Gibbs) ; common on fir trunks at Waldringfield (Wir) ; at light in Bungay (Mn) and Blythbro Wood (Mly) Brandon (Barrett, Wrn).

Recent Status: The species is recorded across Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying during late summer and coming to light. The larvae feed on mosses on trees and the ground from a silken gallery. The larvae overwinter and pupate in the feeding location.

Identification: The Scopariinae (Scoparia and Eudonia) can be difficult to identify. Some species are easier than others. Before considering wing markings it is important to note the size, the shape when at rest and the forewing shape. All forewing markings can be important but of particular importance are the white sub-terminal markings, the post median line and the stigmata. They possess orbicular, claviform and reniform stigmata. Worn individuals might not be identified except by genitalia dissection.
Eudonia truncicolella is a larger scopariid that is triangular at rest but not so clearly so as the similar E. lacustrata which is also a little smaller. E. truncicolella has well marked forewings with the dorsal side of the reniform stigma white in common with E. lacustrata however the sub-terminal line is not broken into discrete spots and comes into contact with the post median line centrally. The costal side of the reniform may also be pale. On less clearly marked individuals this can cause confusion with E. murana.

Recorded in 31 (53%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1902. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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