Photo © Mike Wall
Glyphipterix forsterella
Checklist Number19.006 [B&F: 0394]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Glyphipterigidae |
| Subfamily: | Glyphipteriginae |
| Genus: | Glyphipterix |
| Species: | forsterella |
| Authority: | (Fabricius, 1781) |
Local in damp grassland and woodland throughout mainland Britain and in two vice-counties of Ireland, apparently becoming more widespread and common. In south Hampshire, now widespread and fairly common, but remaining very rare in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 8-11 mm. Separated from several similar species by the clear silver dot in the blackish apical spot (MBGBI Vol 2). Larva feeds within ears of Sedge.
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 | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)