Photo © Ian Thirlwell
Altenia scriptella
Checklist Number35.155 [B&F: 0766]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Subfamily: | Gelechiinae |
| Genus: | Altenia |
| Species: | scriptella |
| Authority: | (Hübner, 1796) |
Nationally scarce (Na) in hedgerows in south-east England, north to Cumbria. In Hampshire known only from a handful of sites in the south-east of the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-13 mm. One of several confusingly similar gelechiids which, given its rarity, should be confirmed away from established sites by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Field Maple, living within a spun or rolled leaf, and 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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| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catisfield (SU50) | 23/06/1971 | one | Richard J Dickson | Adult |
| Fareham (SU50) | 26/06/1993 | one | Richard J Dickson | Adult |
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 02/06/2007 | one | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 10/07/2010 | one | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 27/06/2011 | two | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |
| Portsmouth (SU60) | 16/07/2015 | one | Ian Thirlwell | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet (SU75) | 22/05/2015 | one | Colin Baker | Adult |
| Basingstoke (SU65) | 01/07/2015 | one | Mike Wall | Adult |