Triple-barred
Mocis trifasciata
Checklist NumberB081 [B&F: 2459]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed, this Asian species is included on the British list on the basis of a specimen said to have been captured at Barham in 1830. Wingspan 34-40 mm. It is unlikely that records of this species will be accepted unless the specimen is retained for examination. Larva feeds on various grasses, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
