Photo © Andy Kirkham
Clepsis senecionana
Checklist Number49.035 [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)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigbush, NF (SU30) | 01/05/1982 | - | P N Siddons | - |
| Matley Heath, NF (SU30) | 01/05/1982 | - | P N Siddons | - |
| Matley Bog, NF (SU30) | 27/07/1995 | - | D O'Keeffe | - |
| Duckhole Bog, NF (SU20) | 01/05/2020 | one | Marcus Ward | Adult |
| Rakes Brakes Bottom, NF (SU21) | 13/05/2020 | - | Russell B Wynn | Adult |
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