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Stigmella sorbi
Checklist Number04.041 [B&F: 0066]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Nepticulidae |
| Subfamily: | Nepticulinae |
| Genus: | Stigmella |
| Species: | sorbi |
| Authority: | (Stainton, 1861) |
Common in woodland throughout much of northern Britain, rare in southern England and Ireland. In Hampshire known only from a handful of sites, including Emer Bog, Pamber Forest and Bramshaw Wood. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 6-7.5 mm. Adults difficult to distinguish from other Stigmella species, and more frequently recorded in the larval stage, when mines are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva mines leaves of Rowan, over-wintering as a pupa.
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)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Down (SU20) | 1900 | - | W Fassnidge | Mine |
| Burley, NF (SU10) | 1960 | - | Scarsdale C S Brown | - |
| Bournemouth (SZ09) | 1960 | - | Scarsdale C S Brown | - |
| Emer Bog NR (SU32) | 07/07/1986 | - | D H Sterling | Mine |
| Emer Bog NR (SU32) | 28/06/1987 | - | D H Sterling | Mine |
| Bramshaw Wood (SU21) | 19/09/2006 | - | David G Green | Larval |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamber Forest (SU66) | 12/06/2003 | one | Graham Dennis | Mine |