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Hantsmoths
The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Photo © James Halsey
Hodebertia testalis
Checklist Number
63.049 [B&F: 1408a]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
Family:
Crambidae
Subfamily:
Spilomelinae
Genus:
Hodebertia
Species:
testalis
Authority:
(Fabricius, 1794)
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Introduction
Very rare immigrant from southern Europe. The only British record was on the Isles of Scilly at Longstones, St Marys, on 17 October 2006. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 28-30 mm.
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