32.001 [B&F: 0666] Semioscopis avellanella (Hübner, 1793) - Local

Local in lime woodland in the southern half of England and in mature birch woodland in Scotland and the northern half of England. There are few records of this species in Hampshire. most of which have been of single specimens, although the early flight period may lead to under-recording, and it is not a 'garden' insect. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 20-26 mm. Similar to S. steinkellneriana, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Birch and Small-leaved Lime, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 22 Mar (NRJ)

32.002 [B&F: 0667] Semioscopis steinkellneriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in hedgerows and scrub, especially in blackthorn-thickets, across most of Britain, except in extreme south-west England and northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in most years, but with no discernible increase in numbers, despite the increase in observer coverage, so the decline is probably more serious than the records suggest. Wingspan 18-23 mm; S. avellanella is similar, but the wing markings are different and S. steinkellneriana lacks the obvious basal streak of S. avellanella. Males fly on sunny mornings. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, Rowan and Hawthorn, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 05 May (NRJ)

32.007 [B&F: 0701] Agonopterix ocellana (Fabricius, 1775) - Common

Common in a wide range of habitats, including woodland, hedgerows, parks, gardens and at freshwater margins, throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but not particularly common, in damp places, where sallows and willows grow. Wingspan 19-23 mm. Larva feeds on White Willow, Purple Willow, Osier, Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Eared Willow and Creeping Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 05 Aug (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, one, 13 Apr (RAC); Botley Wood, two, 16 Feb (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, to artificial light, 08 Mar; one, 11 Apr (DWhe); Sway, one, to lighted window, 14 Mar; one, 12 Apr (SKee);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 12 Apr (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 31 Mar (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Apr (ASwa); Fleet, one, 14 Feb; Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, four, at dusk, 19 Mar (MHals); Southwood, Rushmoor, present, 15 Dec (MThmp)

32.009 [B&F: 0691] Agonopterix purpurea (Haworth, 1811) - Local

Local on downland and dry grassland throughout much of southern England and Wales, north to Lancashire. In Hampshire evidently uncommon, and absent from much of the south-west, with no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. A useful field mark is the vertical line from dorsum to upper margin of cell (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva mines leaves of Wild Carrot, Rough Chervil, Cow Parsley and Upright Hedge-parsley, subsequently living within a spun leaf.

Record Details

VC11: Funtley, one, 06 Apr (TDC); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 11 Aug (MoTay det. MJef); Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, field obs., on door of visitor centre. , 23 Oct (RPH det. MJef); one, 05 Nov (MJef);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 02 Aug (MJW)

32.011 [B&F: 0704] Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) - Local

Local in heathland and open woodland throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire known only from Botley Wood, Fareham and Sinah Common Hayling Island, where rare and infrequent. Recorded for the first time on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 2009. Wingspan 18-21 mm. The main confusion species is A. atomella, in which the ground colour of the forewing is buff, variably suffused pinkish, and the two white discal dots are lacking or indistinct and never pure white (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1), but because of its scarcity, identity should be confirmed by dissection of the genitalia. Similar also to A. heracliana and A. subpropinquella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Broom, living between shoots spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Sinah Common, present, at dusk, abundant on honeydew on Tamarisk, 1f gen. checked, 23 Jul (AMD);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 15 Feb (ASto)

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32.016 [B&F: 0696] Agonopterix propinquella (Treitschke, 1835) - Local

Local in waste ground and rough grassland throughout much of England, Wales, southern Scotland and southern Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there have been very few recent records of this species, and it has been recorded in recent years only from Sherborne St John and Blagden Lodge, Wildhern, in the north of the county, and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-19 mm. The most likely confusion species is A. subpropinquella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Creeping Thistle and Spear Thistle, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC12: Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, one, at dusk, 19 Mar (MHals)

32.017 [B&F: 0697] Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground, gardens and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and rather common throughout. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Larva feeds on Thistle (both Carduus and Cirsium), Knapweed, Burdock and Saw-wort, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, three, 17 Sep (IOu); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, field obs., 12 Apr; one, field obs., 18 Nov (MGT);

VC11: Frogham, one, 10 Feb; two, 20 Mar; one, 07 Apr (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, present, field obs., , 19 Sep (JPuz); Mottisfont, present, 12 May (TSto); Romsey, one, 20 Mar (MJB); Ashley, one, photograph taken., 07 Aug (GCE); Romsey, one, 14 Apr; one, 03 Jun; one, 31 Aug; one, 15 Oct (NRJ); Ashley, one, photograph taken., 07 Aug; one, photograph taken., 07 Aug (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 30 May (MEdg); Southampton, one, 10 May (MGP); River Hamble CP, present, field obs., 20 Feb (TDC); Allbrook, one, 05 Apr; one, 07 May; one, 11 May (SIng); Highbridge, Eastleigh, present, field obs., , 05 Oct; St Cross, Winchester, present, field obs., , 28 Aug (iNat); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 30 May (CMor); Portchester, one, 05 Apr; one, 12 Apr; one, 13 Apr; one, 12 May; one, 15 May (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 30 Jul (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 14 May (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 12 May; one, indoors, 22 Dec; one, indoors, 21 Nov (RAll); Hurn, one, 16 Mar (MJef); Sway, one, to lighted window, 29 Jan; one, 17 Mar; one, 20 Mar; one, 21 Mar (SKee);

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, 28 Jul; Wherwell, one, 27 Aug; Wonston, one, 24 Oct (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, at dusk, 11 Apr (AMD); North Waltham, one, 05 Apr; one, 12 Apr; one, 13 Apr; three, 30 Apr; one, 03 May; one, 17 May; one, 18 May; two, 29 May; one, 29 Jun; one, 05 Aug; one, 03 Sep; one, 08 Sep; one, 20 Sep; one, 02 Oct; one, 22 Oct (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, to artificial light, 20 Mar (MJN); Down Grange Meadow, two, 19 Sep (SRae det. CWor); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, field obs., 19 Aug (BGD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 09 Mar (ASto); Farnham, present, field obs., 30 Apr (Bird)

32.018 [B&F: 0688] Agonopterix heracliana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in gardens, waste ground, woodland edges and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight one of the most frequently reported depressariid moths, although not the most numerous. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Closely resembles A. ciliella, which see for differences. Dark chestnut forms can be confused with A. cnicella, but the latter has a smoother texture to the forewing and the pale basal area is suffused with white scales and never extended along the costa. A. scopariella has the forewing apex more squared and the white discal dots much smaller and usually not dark-circled. Small specimens can also be confused with A. capreolella which has a narrower forewing and darker hindwing, and A. curvipunctosa which has only one whitish dot in the disc of the forewing (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva feeds on Cow Parsley, Rough Chervil and Hogweed, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, dissected, and hindwing checked for ciliella., 19 Mar; one, field obs., 19 Aug (MGT); Shanklin, one, 23 Jan; one, indoors, 01 Feb; one, 10 Feb; one, 15 Feb; one, field obs., 01 Aug; one, 18 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Frogham, one, 13 Mar (NTO); Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 04 Nov (JPuz); Timsbury, one, to lighted window, 06 Sep (RIB,DIB); Woodley, one, 07 Feb (NBin); Romsey, one, 10 Feb (NRJ); West End, one, 15 Feb (AMD); Allbrook, one, 12 Mar; one, 13 Mar (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, two, 06 Sep; Botley Wood, one, det gen, 15 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD); Botley, one, 02 Feb (SLB); Portchester, one, 03 Feb; one, 15 Mar (DH-J); West Walk, one, 02 Feb (F.M.G.); Horndean, one, 10 Feb (PHog); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 15 Mar (JStw); Sway, one, to lighted window, hindwing photographed, 04 Feb; one, 15 Feb; two, 13 Mar; one, to lighted window, 14 Mar; one, 15 Mar; one, 19 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 26 Jul; one, 24 Oct (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, photograph taken., 14 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, gen. det., 11 Apr (AMD); Basingstoke, one, 15 Feb (MJW); Alton, one, to artificial light, 18 Feb; one, 19 Feb; one, to artificial light, 09 Mar (DBO); Chawton, one, 01 Aug (DAS); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 18 Apr (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 16 Feb (ASwa); Foxlease Meadows, Rushmoor, one, field obs., 23 Oct (SPym)

32.019 [B&F: 0689] Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton, 1849) - Common

Common in rough grassland, hedgerows, waste ground and woodland edges throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded in recent years only from Pamber Forest, Old Basing and Blagden Lodge, Wildhern, in the north of the county, and Botley Wood and Chandler's Ford in the south; there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Most likely to be confused with A. heracliana, from which A. ciliella differs by, on average, a larger wingspan, the ciliary lines in the hindwing are more distinct and usually number five, and the underparts are usually more strongly tinged with pink; reliable separation can sometimes only be made by dissection of the genitalia (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva feeds on Wild Angelica, Wild Parsnip, Wild Carrot, Milk-parsley, Pepper-saxifrage and Hogweed, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC11: West Walk, one, det gen, 08 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD)

32.022 [B&F: 0715] Agonopterix capreolella (Zeller, 1839) - pRDB1

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on downland and grassland in chalk and limestone districts, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action. Recent records in England are from the Isle of Wight and Kent, and in Ireland from Co. Clare and Co. Galway (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Recorded from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight in 1928 and re-located there in 1987, the only other record in the area is from Minstead, south Hampshire, in 1969. Wingspan 14-16 mm. The most likely confusion species is A. heracliana, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Burnet-saxifrage, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC10: Rew Down, larva, one, field obs., on Burnet Saxifrage, 19 Jun (AMD)

32.024 [B&F: 0702] Agonopterix assimilella (Treitschke, 1832) - Local

Local on heathland and in open woodland throughout much of Britain; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire widespread wherever Broom is found, but there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Most likely to be confused with A. nanatella, which see for differences; A. angelicella, which has a similarly shaped fuscous discal blotch, but it incorporates a black dot, and the forewing is usually orange-coloured; and A. kuznetzovi, in which the hindwing is dark grey, the cloudy fuscous blotch in the forewing is at one-half and never extended toward tornus, and there is a black discal dot at three-fifths which is absent in A. assimilella (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva feeds within stems of Broom, subsequently living between spun stems.

Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, larva, one, field obs., 01 Jan (AMD);

VC12: Gelvert Marsh, Fleet Pond, larva, two, field obs., larvae found on Broom - first em. 29 March, 02 Mar (MHals)

32.026 [B&F: 0698] Agonopterix kaekeritziana (Linnaeus, 1767) - Local

Local on downland, open grassland, roadside verges and flower meadows throughout much of the British Isles, except for parts of the Highlands of Scotland and Shetland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and frequent amongst knapweed. Wingspan 19-23 mm. Most likely to be confused with A. bipunctosa and A. pallorella, both of which lack any trace of rusty orange coloration and have a more definitive subdorsal dot near the base of the forewing (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva feeds on Common Knapweed and Greater Knapweed, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 13 Aug (AMD)

32.029 [B&F: 0705] Agonopterix umbellana (Fabricius, 1794) - Local

Local on heathland and moorland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire mainly confined to the heaths of the north-east and New Forest, and along the coast in the south-east. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight in recent years. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Larva feeds on Gorse and Hairy Greenweed, living within a silken tube or tent.

Record Details

VC11: Beaulieu Heath, NF, larval spinning, 70, field obs., one adult reared, 28 Jun; Sinah Common, one, at dusk, 23 Jul (AMD)

32.030 [B&F: 0706] Agonopterix nervosa (Haworth, 1811) - Common

Common on heathland and grassland, and in open woodland, throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common wherever gorse or broom grows. Wingspan 16-22 mm. Larva feeds within young shoots of Broom, Gorse, Dyer's Greenweed and Petty Whin, beneath a silken web.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head, one, 26 Jun (RPH det. MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef)

32.031 [B&F: 0695] Agonopterix alstromeriana (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common on roadside verges, waste ground, marshes and river-banks throughout the British Isles, but not in the far north. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local and seldom seen in numbers, despite being one of the easiest species of this group to identify. Wingspan 17-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable combination of large black costal blotch and adjacent rusty red elongate mark, and prominent apical dots. Larva feeds on flowers and leaves of Hemlock, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 21 Mar (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 12 Apr (JHa); Shanklin, one, 10 Mar (IOu);

VC11: Hale, Fordingbridge, present, field obs., , 16 Sep (JPuz); Romsey, one, 20 Mar (MJB); one, 21 Sep (NRJ); Portsmouth, one, 14 Jul (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 14 Feb (DWhe); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Cholderton, two, 26 Jul (TJN); North Waltham, one, 29 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 09 Mar (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 17 Mar (ASto);

32.035 [B&F: 0714] Agonopterix yeatiana (Fabricius, 1781) - Local

Local on grassland, downland and in dry open areas in parts of the British Isles, predominantly coastal, especially in Scotland and Ireland. In Hampshire fairly widespread and locally common, but not recorded recently on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is A. putridella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Wild Carrot, Pepper-saxifrage, Rough Chervil, Hemlock Water-dropwort and Milk-parsley, living between leaves spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Hurn, one, 16 Mar; one, 12 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 07 Apr; one, 11 Apr (JStw); Sway, one, 02 Feb; one, 13 Feb; one, 15 Feb; two, 19 Feb (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 11 Aug; one, photograph taken., 18 Jul (GCE)

32.036 [B&F: 0672] Parsnip Moth Depressaria radiella (Goeze, 1783) - Common

Common on waste ground and dry grassland throughout much of the British Isles, more numerous on the coast. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 24-29 mm. separated from similar species by numerous longitudinal black streaks emanating from central area of disc, closely following venation, most terminating at fascia at three-quarters, a few passing through but always finishing before termen (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). The imago overwinters, and may be found in man-made habitat such as thatch, stables and outhouses. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Wild Parsnip and Hogweed, living gregariously within spun or rolled leaves.

Record Details

VC10: Needles, larva, present, field obs., in heads of Heracleum sphonddylium., 23 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, to lighted window, 07 Apr (MGT); Bonchurch, one, 13 Apr; one, 30 Apr (JHa);

VC11: Romsey, one, 11 Apr (MJB); one, 09 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, photograph taken., 28 Aug (GCE); Funtley, four, 13 Mar (TDC); Botley, one, 10 Mar (SLB); Waterlooville, one, 11 Mar (DWhe); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 09 May; two, 12 May (RAll); Hurn, one, 01 Aug (MJef); Iford, Bournemouth, larva, present, field obs., 2-5. , 18 Jul (GUnd); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 16 May (LPyk); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (MJef);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 26 Aug; one, photograph taken., 11 Aug (GCE); East Worldham, present, field obs., , 16 Sep (EPil)

32.038 [B&F: 0674] Depressaria badiella (Hübner, 1796) - Local

Local in sandhills and quarries throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire confined to a few sites, most numerously at Micheldever Spoil Heaps, but also at Itchen Abbas, Portsdown and Oxenbourne; very rare on the Isle of Wight, where recorded only once, on Tennyson Down. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The almost unicolorous and unmarked forewing with a dark basal lobe helps to distinguish the most common forms of this species from others in the genus. Larva feeds on leaves of Perennial Sow-thistle, Dandelion and Cat's-ear, subsequently feeding in the roots.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun (MJef det. RJD)

32.039 [B&F: 0670] Depressaria daucella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in ditches, marshes, river-banks, water meadows and damp moorland throughout much of Britain, more numerous in the west, and apparently absent from northern Scotland, Orkney, and Shetland; also recorded from several Irish sites. In Hampshire common and widespread in marshes and ditches where the foodplant, mainly Hemlock Water-dropwort, occurs; very local on the coast of the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-25 mm. Resembles D. ultimella, which has a smaller wingspan and disc of the forewing conspicuously cream; in D. daucella the disc is buff and inconspicuous. Like many Depressaria, it overwinters, and is often recorded hibernating in thatch. Larva mines flowering stems of various species of Water-dropwort, subsequently feeding on the flowers and seed heads.

Record Details

VC10: Newtown Meadows, larva, one, field obs., 18 Jun (AMD); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, field obs., hibernating in log-store., 12 Dec (MGT); Shanklin, one, 17 Aug; Osborne Wood, one, 28 Jul; Appley Park, larva, four, field obs., 01 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Stanbridge Earls, one, 16 Mar (JRM); Romsey, two, 16 Mar (NRJ); Wildern LNR, Hedge End, larva, two, field obs., on Hemlock Water Dropwort, 22 Jun (TCrw); Titchfield Haven NNR, larva, one, field obs., 09 Jun (PBarf); Botley Wood, two, worn, det gen, 15 Mar (F.M.G. det. RJD); Stubbington, larva, two, field obs., in spinnings on Hemlock Water-dropwort. , 17 May (DPH); Funtley, two, 10 Feb; four, 14 Feb; four, 15 Feb; four, 16 Mar; one, 07 May; one, 09 May; one, 11 May (TDC); Botley Wood, larva, one, field obs., 16 Jun (DPH); Claylands LNR, Bishop's Waltham, larva, present, field obs., on Hemlock water-dropwort. , 31 May; Bishop's Waltham, larva, present, field obs., 08 Jun (DTru); Waterlooville, one, 03 Apr (DWhe); St Clair's Meadow NR, Droxford, larval spinning, present, field obs., spinnings and larvae on hemlock water dropwort, , 03 Jun (RJD); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 16 Feb; four, 27 Feb; three, 08 Mar; one, 10 Mar; four, 13 Mar; five, 17 Mar; two, 19 Mar; one, 20 Mar; one, 25 Mar (LPyk); Christchurch, three, 07 Apr (APard); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 28 May (MJef); one, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 12 Jul (RPH); Hordle, one, field obs., 14 Mar; Sway, one, 11 Mar; one, 12 Mar; one, 13 Mar; one, 15 Mar; one, 11 Aug; one, indoors, 29 Feb 29 Feb (SKee); Keyhaven Marshes, larva, one, at dusk, larvae in spun flowers of Hemlock Water Dropwort. , 08 Jun (WLan);

VC12: Winnall Moors NR, Winchester, larva, two, field obs., larvae in spun flowers of Hemlock Water Dropwort. , 08 Jun (WLan); Odiham Common, larva, one, field obs., 02 Jun (AMD)

32.047 [B&F: 0682] Depressaria chaerophylli Zeller, 1839 - Local

Local in mature hedgerows, woodland edges and old sunken lanes in southern England, the Midlands and East Anglia, with records north to Durham. The presence of this species in Hampshire was confirmed in the late 1970s, when a few specimens were taken at light and larvae were located on Rough Chervil in the Winchester area. Since then a few individuals have turned up in scattered localities, including two in the Basingstoke area. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1856. Wingspan 19-22 mm. Similar to D. depressana, which see for differences, and D. pimpinellae, from which D. chaerophylli can be separated by the restriction of the reddish brown ground colour to the inner one-quarter of the forewing, and the conspicuous black spotting along the termen (MBGBI Vol 4 part 1). Larva feeds on Rough Chervil, living between flowers spun together with silk.

Record Details

VC11: Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 13 Aug (MJef det. RJD)

32.050 [B&F: 0646] Telechrysis tripuncta (Haworth, 1828) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland and hedgerows in parts of England, except the north-east, and in north Wales. A scarcely seen insect in Hampshire with a very scattered distribution, mainly away from the chalk; there are two old records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14 mm. The three pale, evenly-spaced spots on each forewing make this a distinctive member of the Oecophoridae. Larva feeds on dead wood, perhaps most frequently of Hazel.

Record Details

VC12: Inhams Copse, Pamber, one, 14 May (GJD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, field obs., 14 Jun; two, field obs., 19 Jun (ASwa)