Hantsmoths

Extinct in the British Isles, this species is known only from seven examples collected in 1972 and 1973, all from Chippenham Fen NNR, Cambridgeshire (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The few British specimens known to date closely resemble typical dark S. acuminatella. Larva mines leaves of Marsh Thistle, Greater Knapweed and White Butterbur.

Previously pauperella (Heinemann, 1870). See Ent Rec J Var 136: 161-181.