Batia lunaris
Haworth, 1828
Lesser Tawny Crescent
Batia lunaris, commonly known as the Lesser Tawny Crescent, is a small gelechioid in the . It is the of Batia. are and in mid-summer, with a wingspan of 7–10 mm. The species is widespread across European woodlands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Batia lunaris: /ˈbeɪtɪə luːˈnɛərɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Batia lambdella by smaller size (approximately two-thirds). The dark blotch at the margin of the , which forms a continuous pointed when are laid back, is a field mark. Forewings are with orange towards the , with and , and a narrow fuscous streak from base to two-thirds.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan 7–10 mm. dark ochre, slightly darker at tips, with hairy fringe. A dark blotch at the margin at the border between light and dark areas forms a continuous pointed when are laid back at rest. whitish mixed with dark fuscous. ovate-, rather dark grey.
Habitat
Woodlands across Europe. Specific microhabitat preferences for are insufficiently known, but related inhabit areas under bark.
Distribution
Europe, including widespread occurrence in England and Belgium. Present in Flemish Region, Walloon Region, and Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.
Seasonality
in July and August, with timing varying by location.
Life Cycle
with , , , and stages. Larval habits are not sufficiently known.
Behavior
. are attracted to bright lights.
Similar Taxa
- Batia lambdellaLarger size (approximately 1.5× the wingspan); otherwise very similar in appearance
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Taxonomic status
of Batia. The genus is sometimes treated as , but this is not well warranted as other species placed in Batia differ little from B. lunaris.