Photo © Keith Tailby
Tebenna micalis
Checklist Number48.005 [B&F: 0386]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Choreutidae |
| Subfamily: | Choreutinae |
| Genus: | Tebenna |
| Species: | micalis |
| Authority: | (Mann, 1857) |
Rare immigrant from southern Europe to the south coast of England, in some years appearing in sufficient numbers to breed but apparently not able to establish itself in Britain. In Hampshire first recorded in 2002 at West Park (VC8), but not again until 2014 when a significant influx brought 8 records to both counties, since when there have been further reports and it looks likely to be expected to become an increasingly frequent visitor to our shores. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Distinctively marked, claims from Hampshire and Isle of Wight should be accompanied by photographic or other evidence. Larva mines leaves of Common Fleabane.
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)
VC8 Wiltshire (Hants county)
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park (SU11) | 02/10/2002 | one | David G Green | Adult |
| West Park (SU11) | 06/10/2002 | two | David G Green | Adult |
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown (SZ49) | 23/07/2014 | one | Stephen Plummer | Adult |
| Shanklin (SZ58) | 20/09/2014 | one | Iain Outlaw | Adult |
| Freshwater (SZ38) | 12/07/2015 | one | Phil Barden | Adult |
| Bonchurch (SZ57) | 18/10/2017 | one | James Halsey | Adult |
| Chale (SZ47) | 12/07/2021 | one | Phil Barden | Adult |
| West High Down quarries (SZ38) | 14/09/2022 | one | Iain Outlaw | Adult |
| Wroxall (SZ58) | 25/10/2022 | one | Jim Baldwin | Adult |
| Shanklin (SZ58) | 28/10/2022 | one | Iain Outlaw | Adult |
| Ventnor Botanic Garden (SZ57) | 13/11/2022 | one | Sue Sibley | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Wood (SU50) | 06/09/2014 | one | Dan Houghton | Adult |
| Botley Wood (SU51) | 07/09/2014 | one | Dan Houghton | Adult |
| Ashurst, NF (SU31) | 20/09/2014 | one | Keith Godfrey | Adult |
| Milton Common (SU60) | 26/09/2014 | one | Stuart Ball | Adult |
| Funtley (SU50) | 01/10/2014 | one | Maurice Opie | Adult |
| Brockenhurst, NF (SU20) | 26/10/2014 | one | Russell B Wynn | Adult |
| Fareham (SU50) | 08/11/2015 | one | Keith Wheeler | Adult |
| Totton (SU31) | 12/09/2021 | one | Lyz Hankinson | Adult |
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 17/07/2022 | one | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |
| Lee-on-Solent (SU50) | 19/08/2022 | one | Ian Hargreaves | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill (SU73) | 25/10/2022 | one | Andy Stocker | Adult |
