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Cauchas fibulella

Checklist Number
07.009 [B&F: 0153]

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

Classification

Family:Adelidae
Subfamily:Adelinae
Genus:Cauchas
Species:fibulella
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common throughout much of Britain. In Hampshire fairly frequent throughout, with notable populations in Pamber Forest and Botley Wood; distinctly scarce on the Isle of Wight, where not recorded since 1979. Wingspan 8-11 mm. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Germander Speedwell, subsequently feeding on the leaves, living within a movable case.

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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