Photo © Mike Wall
Incurvaria masculella
Checklist Number08.002 [B&F: 0130]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Incurvariidae |
| Subfamily: | Incurvariinae |
| Genus: | Incurvaria |
| Species: | masculella |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common on woodland edges, hedgerows, scrubland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in both Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Female could be confused with I. oehlmanniella but yellow marking on costa (if present) is closer to head than adjacent tornal spot, also has relatively narrow scales on the hindwing (MBGBI Vol 1). Larva mines leaves of Hawthorn, living within a movable case, subsequently feeding in the fallen leaves.
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)
(Larval mines on Crataegus)(IMG_5707).jpg)
