Denisia augustella

Checklist Number
28.006 [B&F: 0638]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Oecophoridae
Subfamily:Oecophorinae
Genus:Denisia
Species:augustella
Authority:(Hübner, 1796)

Extinct in the British Isles, formerly confined to woodland in parts of Surrey. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Similar to D. albimaculea, which see for differences. Larva feeds within bark of European Larch, forming inconspicuous silken galleries.