Photo © Mike Wall
Thiotricha subocellea
Checklist Number35.037 [B&F: 0840]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Thiotrichinae |
| Genus: | Thiotricha |
| Species: | subocellea |
| Authority: | (Stephens, 1834) |
Local in dry grassland in Wales and southern England, and in scattered localities as far north as Kincardineshire (MBGBI Vol 4 part 2). In Hampshire and Isle of Wight found occasionally, and mainly a species of the chalk. Wingspan 10-11 mm. Larva feeds on seeds of Wild Marjoram, living within a movable case, over-wintering as a pupa.
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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| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
(MV light)(IMG_6555).jpg)