Photo © Ian Thirlwell
Monochroa niphognatha
Checklist Number35.078 [B&F: 0740a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Anomologinae |
| Genus: | Monochroa |
| Species: | niphognatha |
| Authority: | (Gozmány, 1953) |
First discovered in Kent in 1984, where it has been regular since. Another was recorded in Devon in 2002 and so far the only Hampshire record is one to MV in Southsea on 29 June 2009. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Larva is stated to feed within the stems of Amphibious Bistort.
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)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 29/06/2009 | one | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |