Photo © Damian Money
Opogona omoscopa
Checklist Number12.045 [B&F: 0278a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Tineidae |
| Subfamily: | Hieroxestinae |
| Genus: | Opogona |
| Species: | omoscopa |
| Authority: | (Meyrick, 1893) |
Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in produce, with a tropical distribution although actual area of origin is unclear. First recorded in the UK in 2004 when it was found under glass in south-west England and in 2005 it was recorded outdoors on Guernsey. Probably resident there and on the Scilly Isles.In Hampshire recorded for the first time, to MV light, at Fareham on 12 October 2005. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-16 mm. Larva feeds on decaying vegetable matter and detritus.
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)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham (SU50) | 12/10/2005 | one | Keith Wheeler | Adult |
