Luquetia lobella
Checklist Number32.003 [B&F: 0668]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Subfamily: | Depressariinae |
| Genus: | Luquetia |
| Species: | lobella |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Local in hedgerows and scrubland throughout most of southern England. In Hampshire recorded in small numbers, either at light or as single larvae on blackthorn, principally in the south-east of the county, rarely on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-20 mm. Fairly easily recognised by the brownish grey forewing and five black wing tufts, a row of three in proximal half of forewing, and two in distal half. Larva feeds on Blackthorn, living between leaves spun together with silk, and over-wintering as a pupa.
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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
