Photo © Mike Wall
Euzophera cinerosella
Checklist Number62.050 [B&F: 1469]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Subfamily: | Phycitinae |
| Genus: | Euzophera |
| Species: | cinerosella |
| Authority: | (Zeller, 1839) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) on waste ground in parts of southern England and southern Wales, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire last recorded at Micheldever in 1970. On the Isle of Wight, the species was established around Ventnor in the nineteenth century. Wingspan 18-25 mm. This species is most easily recognised by the narrow dark oval surrounding the pale discal area [Goater]. Larva feeds within roots of Wormwood.
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)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackgang (SZ47) | 1856 | - | IWG | Adult |
| Ventnor (SZ57) | 1880 | - | South | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth (SZ19) | 06/07/2015 | one | David Evans | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micheldever (SU54) | 08/06/1970 | one | CH Dixon | Adult |