Photo © Tim Norriss
Alabonia geoffrella
Checklist Number28.022 [B&F: 0652]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Oecophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Oecophorinae |
| Genus: | Alabonia |
| Species: | geoffrella |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1767) |
Common in woodland, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where often seen during the day in deciduous woodland in small numbers. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Day-flying, but may come to light. Unmistakable. Larva feeds within the bark of rotten wood.
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 | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
