Photo © David G Green
Scarce Black Arches
Nola aerugula
Checklist Number74.005 [B&F: 2079]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Rare immigrant from northern Europe, appearing in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are two ancient records, both from the Island. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The most likely confusion species is Kent Black Arches Meganola albula. Larva feeds on Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Red Clover, White Clover and Hare's-foot Clover, no 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bembridge (SZ68) | 01/07/1858 | one | Tony Davis | Adult |
| Freshwater (SZ38) | 1872 | - | Tony Davis | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington (SZ39) | 25/06/2019 | one | C O Standish | Adult |