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Tachystola acroxantha

Checklist Number
28.024 [B&F: 0656]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Oecophoridae
Subfamily:Oecophorinae
Genus:Tachystola
Species:acroxantha
Authority:(Meyrick, 1885)

Naturalised and increasing, through accidental introduction in garden plants from Australia, throughout much of southern England, north to Lancashire; until recently only known from south-west England, this is a species which appears to have undergone a rapid range expansion. Since 1997, recorded frequently in Fleet, and since 2002 increasingly common along the south coast. Wingspan 13-18mm. The pinkish orange termen make this an unmistakable species. Larva feeds on fallen leaves and leaf litter. The pRDB3 status often indicated for this species is a misnomer and should be ignored.

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
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Larval

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Records by week (larval)