Scythris subcinctella

Checklist Number
43.005 [B&F: 0914]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Scythrididae
Subfamily:Scythridinae
Genus:Scythris
Species:subcinctella
Authority:(Bruand, [1851])

Nationally scarce (Nb) on chalk downland and limestone downland in England, where more common in the south. In Hampshire recorded in the past from Leckford and Beacon Hill, Exton. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-11.5 mm. Day-flying, especially the males, in sunshine. Larva feeds on Common Rock-rose, living within a silken tube or tent.

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
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

VC10 Isle of Wight

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Mottistone Down (SZ48)23/05/2018-SDBevan, RJHeckfordLarval
Mottistone Down (SZ48)25/05/2018-SDBevan, RJHeckfordLarval

VC11 South Hampshire

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Beacon Hill NNR, Exton (SU62)20/07/2000-J R Langmaid, I R Thirlwell, B ElliottAdult

VC12 North Hampshire

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Micheldever (SU54)1971-D W H Ffennell-
Leckford Estate (SU33)07/07/1985-J R Langmaid, D H, P H SterlingAdult
Leckford Estate (SU33)14/07/1985-J R Langmaid, E C Pelham-Clinton, D H SterlingAdult
Leckford Estate (SU33)29/06/1986-J R Langmaid, D H Sterling, P H Sterling, M S ParsonsAdult
Leckford Estate (SU33)10/07/1986oneJ R Langmaid, D H SterlingAdult
Leckford Estate (SU33)22/06/1992-J R Langmaid, D H SterlingAdult
Broughton Down (SU23)22/06/2005-Tony Dobson & G A HenwoodAdult
Magdalen Hill Down NR (SU52)30/08/2020oneTony DavisAdult