Photo © Mike Wall
Ancylolomia tentaculella
Checklist Number63.113 [B&F: 1327]
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Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Very rare immigrant from mainland Europe (where abundant, for example, in west-central France), appearing occasionally in southern England. Recorded in our area for the first time when one was trapped in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, July 2019 with two subsequently on the mainland in 2020 and 2022. Wingspan 30-34 mm. While very distinctive compared to the British resident crambids, observers are required to keep a specimen to rule out the closely related and possible migrant A. palpella, which has yet to be recorded in the British Isles. Larva feeds on stems of Cock's-foot and various grasses.
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) | 31/07/2019 | one | Iain Outlaw | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sway (SZ29) | 31/07/2020 | one | Mark Halligan | Adult |
| Botley (SU51) | 20/07/2022 | one | Sue L Bailey | Adult |
