Photo © Andy Mitchell
Assara terebrella
Checklist Number62.047 [B&F: 1461]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Subfamily: | Phycitinae |
| Genus: | Assara |
| Species: | terebrella |
| Authority: | (Zincken, 1818) |
Nationally scarce (Na) in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of southern England. In Hampshire a rather elusive species in stands of Norway Spruce, mainly in the New Forest, which continues to be recorded annually in very small numbers; very rare on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Larva feeds within cones of Norway Spruce, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
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 | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
