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) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) on woodland and heaths throughout the British Isles, favouring the coastal counties of eastern and southern Britain, Guernsey and the Burren. Recorded very infrequently in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. 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 | |
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| 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 |