ws |
fw |
flight |
time |
8-11 |
Jun-Jul |
? |
|
lfp |
habitat |
distribution |
status |
saltmarsh rush (Juncus gerardii) |
saltmarsh |
E, W |
common |
ID: Group D - forewing plain with a pale costa
Genital dissection required to distinguish from other species in Group D
Genital dissection required to distinguish from other species in Group D
Most similar to C.alticolella (which usually shows obscure streaks and is keyed in Group E) and C.caespititiella. Dark fuscous outer aspect of labial palps and much of legs, shown by C.adjunctella, may help to confirm this species.
Male genitalia
Male genital key: Sacculus triangular, without a distinct posterior process or projection, with a distinct acute anterolateral angulation; aedeagus with two prongs both with a small apical tooth.
Female genitalia
Female genital key: Strongly sclerotised antrum extending ~length of ostial plate anterior to anterior margin of ostial plate; ostium central; two spiculate lines extending for about same length as antrum; signum large