Denisia augustella
Checklist Number28.006 [B&F: 0638]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Oecophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Oecophorinae |
| Genus: | Denisia |
| Species: | augustella |
| Authority: | (Hübner, 1796) |
Extinct in the British Isles, formerly confined to woodland in parts of Surrey. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Similar to D. albimaculea, which see for differences. Larva feeds within bark of European Larch, forming inconspicuous silken galleries.
