Photo © Andy Kirkham

Clepsis senecionana

Checklist Number
49.035 [B&F: 0991]

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

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Clepsis
Species:senecionana
Authority:(Hübner, [1819])

Local on heathland, moorland and in woodland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded rarely from the New Forest bogs and not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Distinguishing features of this species are its small size, the pale ochreous general coloration of the forewing and lack of any strong markings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Bog Bilberry, Bilberry, Bog-myrtle and similar, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering in a cocoon.

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)

No Larval records to show.

VC11 South Hampshire

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Matley Heath, NF (SU30)01/05/1982-P N Siddons-
Pigbush, NF (SU30)01/05/1982-P N Siddons-
Matley Bog, NF (SU30)27/07/1995-D O'Keeffe-
Duckhole Bog, NF (SU20)01/05/2020oneMarcus WardAdult
Rakes Brakes Bottom, NF (SU21)13/05/2020-Russell B WynnAdult