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Phycita roborella

Checklist Number
62.029 [B&F: 1452]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Pyralidae
Subfamily:Phycitinae
Genus:Phycita
Species:roborella
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common in oak woodland, deciduous woodland and areas with scattered trees throughout much of England; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the commonest phycitine throughout much of the region, and one of the easiest to identify. Wingspan 24-29 mm. Easily recognised by the reddish admixture of the forewing, together with the broadly triangular dark patch before first line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living between 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
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