Photo © Mike Wall

Psoricoptera gibbosella

Checklist Number
35.107 [B&F: 0859]

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:Psoricoptera
Species:gibbosella
Authority:(Zeller, 1839)

Local in mature oak woodland throughout much of southern England and southern Wales, with records north to Cheshire. In Hampshire recorded from both vice-counties, with notable populations in the New Forest, Harewood Forest, Pamber Forest and Botley Wood; on the Isle of Wight, there have been no recent records. Wingspan 15-17 mm. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as an egg.

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
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