Perittia farinella

Checklist Number
38.002 [B&F: 0591]

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

Classification

Family:Elachistidae
Subfamily:Elachistinae
Genus:Perittia
Species:farinella
Authority:(Thunberg, 1794)

Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed. Possibly an immigrant from mainland Europe, where uncommon but widespread in both inland and coastal grassland. Known in Britain from a single specimen taken at Dover, Kent on 27 May 1897 (MBGBI Vol 3). Wingspan 12-14 mm.