Depressaria radiella - Parsnip Moth

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Parsnip Moth
Depressaria radiella
- adult / top view 1

This species was attracted to a domestic light and was found in a home. This species overwinters as an adult. D. heraclei and D. pastinacella are synonyms of Depressaria radiella. 26.11.12.

The majority of moths are caught and released straight away. A selection are kept for the purposes of identification, recording and photography, and are released soon after.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.