Photo © Mike Wall
Tinea trinotella
Checklist Number12.033 [B&F: 0247]
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Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Common in bird nests throughout Britain and Ireland. In Hampshire common and widespread, but apparently very uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-17 mm. Resembles T. semifulvella, but the head is not mottled with dark brown (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva feeds on detritus in bird nests.
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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)