ws |
fw |
flight |
time |
11.5-15 |
Value |
? |
|
lfp |
habitat |
distribution |
status |
thorny broom (Calicotome spinosa), broom (Cytisus scoparius) |
? |
S.E |
RDB |
ID: Group G - Forewing with longitudinal and oblique pale streaks, without scattered fuscous scales; discal and plical streaks each divided longitudinally by a fine ochreous line; antenna white (don't know if dotted black on underside in ♀)
New to Britain since publication of MBGBI3. Firest recorded 2004 in Tugley Wood, Surrey. Appears identical externally to C.conyzae (although web images suggest it has a darker, more fuscous, ground colour). Distribution map in "A guide to the smaller moths.." suggests it has been reported from London, Surrey, North Kent.
Male genital key: Aedeagus simple, with cornuti in the vesica; sacculus without a distinct anterolateral projection.
Female genital key: No information