Photo © Mike Wall
Chionodes distinctella
Checklist Number35.095 [B&F: 0791]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Gelechiinae |
| Genus: | Chionodes |
| Species: | distinctella |
| Authority: | (Zeller, 1839) |
Nationally scarce (Na) on dry sandy areas in England and Wales, with a few isolated populations in Scotland and Ireland. Known in the past from the New Forest, Hayling Island and the Itchen Valley in Hampshire, but with no records until its rediscovery in the Forest in 2022. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-15 mm. Larva feeds within roots of various grasses.
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)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth area (SZ38) | 07/1889 | one | Unknown | Adult |
| St Helens (SZ68) | 04/07/1899 | three | A H Hamm collection | Adult |
| Newtown (SZ49) | 1974 | one | Smith | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst (SU30) | 1890 | one | W H B Fletcher coll | Adult |
| Hayling Island (SU70) | 22/07/1893 | one | W H B Fletcher coll | Adult |
| Ogden's Purlieu, NF (SU11) | 12/07/2022 | one | Tony Davis | Adult |