Photo © Mike Wall
Eudonia lineola
Checklist Number63.071 [B&F: 1341]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Scopariinae |
| Genus: | Eudonia |
| Species: | lineola |
| Authority: | (Curtis, 1827) |
A species with a widespread though generally coastal distribution, this species is however quite local and relatively uncommon, favouring the coastal counties of eastern and southern Britain, Guernsey and the Burren. Compared to other 'Scoparia', it is a quite well-marked moth, having contrasting black and white markings, sprinkled with a subtle greenish-brown tone. Recorded very infrequently in the Isle of Wight, and recorded for the first time in Watsonian Hampshire (VC11) at Hengistbury Head (politically in the county of Dorset), in 2024, where it is probably resident. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens.
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)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown (SZ58) | 1893 | - | L B Prout | Adult |
| Chale Green (SZ47) | 01/09/1993 | one | Simon Colenutt | Adult |
| Freshwater Cliffs (SZ38) | 06/06/2019 | one | Sue Davies | Adult |
| Freshwater Cliffs (SZ38) | 02/07/2019 | two | Sue Davies | Adult |
| Freshwater Bay (SZ38) | 04/07/2019 | one | Phil Barden | Adult |
| Freshwater Cliffs (SZ38) | 18/07/2019 | one | Sue Davies | Adult |
| Freshwater Bay (SZ38) | 23/06/2024 | four | Phil Barden | Adult |
| Compton Down (SZ38) | 23/06/2024 | one | Phil Barden | Adult |
| Freshwater Bay (SZ38) | 25/06/2024 | three | Phil Barden | Adult |
| Compton Down (SZ38) | 30/06/2024 | three | Phil Barden | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengistbury Head NNR (SZ19) | 11/07/2024 | one | Becky King | Adult |
| Hengistbury Head NNR (SZ19) | 12/07/2024 | two | Robin P Harley | Adult |
| Hengistbury Head NNR (SZ19) | 13/07/2024 | four | Hengistbury Head staff | Adult |
