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Acrobasis tumidana
Checklist Number62.033 [B&F: 1435]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Subfamily: | Phycitinae |
| Genus: | Acrobasis |
| Species: | tumidana |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Immigrant from mainland Europe to southern England, with records north to Lancashire. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight barely annual, except in 2004 when five were recorded, all in the first half of August. Wingspan 19-24 mm. Forewing markings similar to those of C. repandana, but differs in having a ridge of reddish, raised scales distal to first line [Goater]. Larva feeds on Oak, living within a spun or rolled leaf.
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)
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