About
Contact
Latest Updates
Wish List
Species
All Species
Families & Subfamilies
Seasonal Abundance
Reports
2020
2021
2022
Resources
Moth Recording
Identification Guidelines
Flying Tonight
Login
Hantsmoths
The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Long-tailed Satin
Trichiocercus sparshalli
Checklist Number
B074 [B&F: 2023]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
Family:
Notodontidae
Subfamily:
Thaumetopoeinae
Genus:
Trichiocercus
Species:
sparshalli
Authority:
(Curtis, 1830)
←
Previous Species
Next Species
→
Introduction
Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed. This native of Australia is included on the British list on the basis of an individual said to have been taken near Horning, Norfolk in 1829. Wingspan 35-45 mm. No evidence of breeding in the UK.
Distribution
No map available.
Records