Hofmannophila pseudospretella - Brown House-moth

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Brown House-moth
Hofmannophila pseudospretella
- adult moth / top view 1

Brown House-moth
Hofmannophila pseudospretella
- adult moth / top view 2

Brown House-moth
Hofmannophila pseudospretella
- adult moth / top view 3

Brown House-moth
Hofmannophila pseudospretella
- adult moth / top view 4

This species was caught using a Skinner moth trap with a 125W Mercury Vapour bulb.
Species found on the 11.08.12.

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.