Autostichidae: Oegoconiinae

0871 (ABH27.003) Oegoconia deauratella, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1854)

KR02939

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

Very similar to O.quadripuncta and genital dissection is required to reliably separate them.


Wingspan: 11-15mm
Foodplant(s): decaying plant matter (possibly)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Regional Information

Recorded in 40 (14.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 June to 24 August

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths

Nationally Scarce B