Photo © Pat Clements

Coptotriche marginea

Checklist Number
10.003 [B&F: 0125]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Tischeriidae
Subfamily:Tischeriinae
Genus:Coptotriche
Species:marginea
Authority:(Haworth, 1828)

Common in hedgerows, scrub, heathland and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 7-8 mm. Identified by ochreous wings, with fuscous costa and termen, and minute size. Larva mines leaves of Bramble.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)