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Phiaris micana
Checklist Number49.173 [B&F: 1075]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Olethreutinae |
| Genus: | Phiaris |
| Species: | micana |
| Authority: | (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) in marshes and on river-banks in parts of the British Isles, more numerous in the north. Goater (1974) references its presence as 'Hants, teste Vic. Hist. [Fassnidge]. The record requires confirmation'. It is therefore not on the county list and records of this species will be accepted unless the specimen is retained for examination. Wingspan 13-18 mm. Differs from P. palustrana by its broader and apically less angulate forewings [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various mosses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin (SZ58) | 28/08/1982 | one | Jim M Cheverton | Adult |