Scythris fuscoaenea
Checklist Number43.003 [B&F: 0912]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Scythrididae |
| Subfamily: | Scythridinae |
| Genus: | Scythris |
| Species: | fuscoaenea |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1828) |
Extinct in the British Isles, formerly on chalk and limestone downland in parts of southern England. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Very similar to S. fallacella from which separable only with great care. Larva feeds on Common Rock-rose, living within a silken tube or tent.
