Alfalfa Moth
Cydia medicaginis
Checklist Number49.326 [B&F: 1255a]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Olethreutinae |
| Genus: | Cydia |
| Species: | medicaginis |
| Authority: | (Kuznetzov, 1962) |
Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on waste ground in parts of south-eastern England. This species was found in Essex in 1988, and subsequent research revealed hitherto undetected specimens in collections, including two taken in Southampton in 1970. Since then, further specimens have been taken in Hampshire. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-11 mm. It is unlikely that records of this species will be accepted unless the specimen is retained for examination. Larva feeds on seeds of Lucerne and Black Medick.
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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton (SU41) | 19/06/1970 | one | David J L Agassiz | Adult |
| Southampton (SU41) | 26/06/1970 | one | David J L Agassiz | Adult |