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Argyresthia glabratella
Checklist Number20.002 [B&F: 0403]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Subfamily: | Argyresthiinae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | glabratella |
| Authority: | (Zeller, 1847) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of Britain, as far north as Aberdeenshire, but not recorded from Ireland; records from the north are few (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire most frequently encountered at Havant Thicket, with evidence of breeding in Botley Wood and West Wood, Wickham: the first North Hampshire record since 1967 came from Chawton Wood in 2023. An adult was taken at light in Bournemouth in 2018. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 8-11 mm. Very similar to A. laevigatella, which see for differences. Larva mines shoots of Norway Spruce.
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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| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton (SU30) | 10/06/1937 | - | W Fassnidge | Adult |
| Itchen Valley CP (SU42) | 06/06/1966 | - | D W H Ffennell | Adult |
| Southampton (SU30) | 26/06/1967 | one | David J L Agassiz | Adult |
| West Walk, Wickham (SU51) | 16/04/1976 | - | John R Langmaid | Larval |
| Havant Thicket (SU71) | 17/04/1976 | - | John R Langmaid | Larval |
| Botley Wood (SU50) | 19/06/1983 | one | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Adult |
| Botley Wood (SU50) | 02/06/1985 | one | J R Langmaid, E C Pelham-Clinton, D H Sterling | Adult |
| Havant Thicket (SU71) | 18/04/2002 | one | J R Langmaid, B Elliott | Larval |
| Havant Thicket (SU71) | 03/04/2003 | - | J R Langmaid, B Elliott | Larval feeding signs |
| Havant Thicket (SU71) | 16/04/2013 | one | J R Langmaid, D J L Agassiz | Larval feeding signs |
| Bournemouth (SZ19) | 31/05/2018 | one | David Evans | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilbolton (SU33) | 1967 | one | D W H Ffennell | Adult |
| Chawton Wood (SU63) | 25/02/2023 | one | Tony Davis | Larval feeding signs |
