Photo © Kevin Jarvis
Nemophora fasciella
Checklist Number07.004 [B&F: 0144]
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Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Nationally scarce (Na) in dry pastures and on waste ground in parts of southern and eastern England, north to Lancashire, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Recorded once in Hampshire, at Magdalen Hill Down in 2015. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Combination of bronze forewing with purple median fascia is unique amongst the Adelinae. Larva feeds on seeds of Black Horehound, subsequently feeding in the fallen leaves, living within a movable case.
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)
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Hill Down NR (SU52) | 27/06/2015 | one | Mike Wall | Adult |
