Photo © Mike Wall

Acrobasis advenella

Checklist Number
62.035 [B&F: 1439]

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

Classification

Family:Pyralidae
Subfamily:Phycitinae
Genus:Acrobasis
Species:advenella
Authority:(Zincken, 1818)

Common in hedgerows and gardens throughout Britain, except the far north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Similar to, but usually smaller than, T. suavella. Larva feeds on Blackthorn and Rowan, living between flowers and leaves spun together with silk.

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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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)