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Lampronia flavimitrella
Checklist Number09.005 [B&F: 0134]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Prodoxidae |
| Subfamily: | Lamproniinae |
| Genus: | Lampronia |
| Species: | flavimitrella |
| Authority: | (Hübner, [1817]) |
Rare in hedgerows and woodland at scattered locations in the south-east of England. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight recorded once, at Martyr Worthy on 18 May 1974, this being the first British record. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Larva feeds within fruits of Bramble and Raspberry.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyr Worthy (SU53) | 18/05/1974 | one | D W H Ffennell | Adult |