Photo © Dave Cooke

Mirificarma mulinella

Checklist Number
35.093 [B&F: 0792]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Gelechiidae
Subfamily:Gelechiinae
Genus:Mirificarma
Species:mulinella
Authority:(Zeller, 1839)

Common on heathland and waste ground throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common in the south, but rather scarce in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Larva feeds on flower buds of Gorse and Broom.

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)