Scrobipalpula tussilaginis
Checklist Number35.125 [B&F: 0823a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Gelechiinae |
| Genus: | Scrobipalpula |
| Species: | tussilaginis |
| Authority: | (Stainton, 1867) |
A very local species, new to Britain in 1983 where it was found on the coast at Axmouth, Devon. It is now known from a few localities eastwards to Hampshire on sparsely vegetated coastlines. In Hampshire, 'many' larvae were noted at Milford-on-Sea in November 1987, but not since - a targetted search may bear fruit. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 13-14 mm. As an imago, can only separable from S. diffluella by dissection of the genitalia. Double-brooded, flying in June and July and again in August and September. The larva mines the leaves of Colt's-foot, over-wintering as a pupa.
There are two generations, moths on the wing in June and July and again in August and September. where first found at Axmouth in 1983, Dorset, where known from several sites, and
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 | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford on Sea (SZ29) | 07/11/1987 | - | John R Langmaid | Larval |