Hypochalcia ahenella

Checklist Number
62.030 [B&F: 1457]

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:Hypochalcia
Species:ahenella
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Nationally scarce (Nb) on chalk downland, in quarries, embankments and dry open areas throughout much of southern England, rare elsewhere in Britain. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight infrequently encountered on the remnants of chalk downland. Wingspan 22-32 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Common Rock-rose.

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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