Leucinodes laisalis
Checklist Number63.0534 [B&F: 1412]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Spilomelinae |
| Genus: | Leucinodes |
| Species: | laisalis |
| Authority: | (Walker, 1859) |
Suspected rare immigrant, or perhaps accidentally imported, from Africa. First recorded at Hampton, Middlesex in September 1973. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 20-34 mm. Larva feeds on Tomato.
