Paracorsia repandalis
Checklist Number63.001 [B&F: 1372]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Pyraustinae |
| Genus: | Paracorsia |
| Species: | repandalis |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) to the south coast of England from southern Europe. One claimed on the Isle of Wight in 2019 remains unconfirmed, as far as the author is aware, but it is listed here. Wingspan 24-28 mm. Similar to, but with different markings from, the common and widespread Ebulea crocealis. Larva feeds on Dark Mullein; very limited evidence of breeding in the UK.
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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| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totland (SZ38) | 25/07/2019 | one | Sam Knill-Jones | Adult |