Status
Local.
Woodland and dry grassy areas.
Care should be taken when identifying this species particularly if worn. Outside the main flight period, Oxypteryx immaculatella will need to be considered and dissection may be necessary.
The obviously ochreous labial palps are one of the more useful features to aid determination.
Note: Jan 2020 name change from Eulamprotes to Oxypteryx.Recorded in 30 (41%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023. |