Autostichidae: Oegoconiinae

0870 (ABH27.001) Oegoconia quadripuncta, (Haworth, 1828)

KR02941

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.deauratella and genital dissection is required to reliably separate them.

Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Wingspan: 13-16 mm
Foodplant(s): decaying plant matter
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 46 (17%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 April to 22 September

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths