Photo © Mike Wall

Citron Plume

Hellinsia carphodactyla

Checklist Number
45.039 [B&F: 1519]

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

Classification

Family:Pterophoridae
Subfamily:Pterophorinae
Genus:Hellinsia
Species:carphodactyla
Authority:(Hübner, [1813])

Local on chalky ground in parts of southern England. This is true of Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight where recorded from all three vice-counties at low density. Wingspan 14-23 mm. Larva feeds within flowerheads of Ploughman's-spikenard.

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)