Hantsmoths

Common in oak woodland, deciduous woodland and areas with scattered trees throughout much of England; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the commonest phycitine throughout much of the region, and one of the easiest to identify. Wingspan 24-29 mm. Easily recognised by the reddish admixture of the forewing, together with the broadly triangular dark patch before first line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between leaves spun together with silk.