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Oegoconia caradjai
Checklist Number27.002 [B&F: 0871a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Autostichidae |
| Subfamily: | Symmocinae |
| Genus: | Oegoconia |
| Species: | caradjai |
| Authority: | Popescu-Gorj & Capuse, 1965 |
Nationally scarce (Nb) around hay-stacks, thatched roofs, farm buildings, barns, warehouses and granaries in south-western and south-eastern England. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Larva feeds on leaf litter, decaying vegetable matter, straw and hay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet (SU75) | 29/07/2014 | one | Colin L Baker | Adult |
