Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae

0801 (ABH35.098) Gelechia scotinella, Herrich-Schäffer, 1854

KR3470

Railway Meadow, St Neots. ID confirmed by dissection
Railway Meadow, St Neots. ID confirmed by dissection
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Railway Meadow, St Neots. ID confirmed by dissection
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species can only be positively identified by genital dissection, although the grey antennae which black stripes can help with isolating likely specimens for further investigation.

 

The larvae are believed to feed on the tips of blackthorn shoots.

 

Pupates in spun leaves.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 10-12mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Old blackthorn hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2010

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 August to 03 August


Proposed Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Brown, green, yellow