Photo © Andy Mitchell
Carcina quercana
Checklist Number31.001 [B&F: 0658]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Peleopodidae |
| Subfamily: | Peleopodinae |
| Genus: | Carcina |
| Species: | quercana |
| Authority: | (Fabricius, 1775) |
Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Has very long antennae and unique coloration. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees, including Oak and Beech, living between leaves spun together with silk.
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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
