About Incurvaria masculella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Incurvaria masculella, commonly known as the feathered leaf-cutter, is a moth species belonging to the family Incurvariidae. This species is widespread across Europe. The wingspan of adult Incurvaria masculella ranges from 12 to 16 mm. Its head is pale ochreous with a ferruginous tinge. The forewings are a rather dark purplish bronzy-fuscous color, with a whitish triangular dorsal spot located before the middle of the wing, and a smaller similar spot before the tornus. Hindwings are a rather dark grey. The adult moth flies from April to May in Belgium, and during May in the British Isles. The larvae of this species feed on Crataegus, as well as a variety of deciduous trees and bushes, including roses, Malus domestica, Prunus mahaleb, oak, sweet chestnut, Corylus avellana, Tilia, Carpinus betulus, and Vaccinium.
