Bedellia somnulentella

    Bindweed Sleeper

    BedelliidaeABH 24.001 B&F 264

    Almost all records are of larvae on bindweed; it appears to be not uncommon.  The distribution map suggests this is a local species, but this may just reflect the areas where recorders have searched for the moth.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Mine Verification Grade: L

    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Bindweed Bent-wing (Bedellia somnulentella) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins