Aethes bilbaensis

Checklist Number
49.125 [B&F: 0951a]

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

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Aethes
Species:bilbaensis
Authority:(Rössler, 1877)

Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from central and southern Europe. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Larva feeds on Whorled Caraway and Rock Samphire, no evidence of breeding in the UK.