Photo © Damian Money
Opogona omoscopa
Checklist Number12.045 [B&F: 0278a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Tineidae |
| Subfamily: | Hieroxestinae |
| Genus: | Opogona |
| Species: | omoscopa |
| Authority: | (Meyrick, 1893) |
Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in produce from eastern Asia and Australia. In Hampshire recorded for the first time at Fareham on 12 October 2005. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Larva feeds on decaying vegetable matter and detritus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham (SU50) | 12/10/2005 | one | Keith Wheeler | Adult |
