Photo © Chris Manley
Marbled Grey
Bryophila raptricula
Checklist Number73.083 [B&F: 2294]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: | Bryophilinae |
| Genus: | Bryophila |
| Species: | raptricula |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Rare immigrant from northern Europe, appearing on the south coast of England on four occasions, all before 1979. In Hampshire one worn specimen was found in a light-trap in Southsea on 18 August 1955. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 26-34 mm. It is unlikely that records of this species will be accepted unless the specimen is retained for examination. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls and tree trunks, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (SZ69) | 18/08/1955 | one | J R Langmaid | Adult |
| Fareham (SU50) | 26/07/2021 | one | Keith Wheeler | Adult |
