Photo © Mike Wall

Thiotricha subocellea

Checklist Number
35.037 [B&F: 0840]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Gelechiidae
Subfamily:Thiotrichinae
Genus:Thiotricha
Species:subocellea
Authority:(Stephens, 1834)

Local in dry grassland in Wales and southern England, and in scattered localities as far north as Kincardineshire (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). In Hampshire and Isle of Wight found occasionally, and mainly a species of the chalk. Wingspan 10-11 mm. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Marjoram, living within a movable case, 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
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)