Choreutidae: Choreutinae

0388 (ABH48.002) Prochoreutis myllerana, (Fabricius, 1794)

KR05271

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species is difficult to seperate from P. sehestediana and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-14mm.
Foodplant(s): skullcaps (Scutellaria spp.), Lesser Skullcap (Scutellaria minor)
Flying: Two generations, May and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 May to 20 July

Similar Species
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana
Prochoreutis sehestediana

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Grey, green, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5