Herpetogramma centrostrigalis

Checklist Number
B054 [B&F: 1406]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Spilomelinae
Genus:Herpetogramma
Species:centrostrigalis
Authority:(Stephens, 1834)

Suspected rare immigrant, or perhaps accidentally imported. Described from a single specimen said to have been taken in Devon, but not known from anywhere else in the world, and presumed to have originated from North America where there are a number of similar, closely-related species. Wingspan 29-31 mm. No evidence of breeding in the UK.