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Scrobipalpa costella
Checklist Number35.123 [B&F: 0819]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Gelechiinae |
| Genus: | Scrobipalpa |
| Species: | costella |
| Authority: | (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) |
Common in a wide range of habitats, from hedgerows, damp woodland and gardens to shingle beaches, throughout Britain, but less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Quite variable in appearance, but the general pattern is discernible on even the darkest individuals. Larva mines leaves of Woody Nightshade.
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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
