Photo © Dave Hamilton
Leek Moth
Acrolepiopsis assectella
Checklist Number19.011 [B&F: 0473]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Glyphipterigidae |
| Subfamily: | Acrolepiinae |
| Genus: | Acrolepiopsis |
| Species: | assectella |
| Authority: | (Zeller, 1839) |
Local in gardens and allotments throughout much of south-eastern England, with records west to Devon, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly numerous in and around Portsmouth, Havant and Southampton, with occasional records in the north of the county and on the Island. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Larva feeds within stems and roots of Leek, Onion and Chives, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.
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)
