62.038 BF1437 – Pyralidae – Phycitinae – Acrobasis consociella

Pyralidae – Phycitinae – Acrobasis consociella

STATUS – Unknown – As at 1988 no twentieth century record. Assume now to be fairly widespread and common as the species has expanded its range. Found on Oak.

ID POINTERS – Forewing reddish brown to purplish-brown or greyish brown. A white cross band bordered black at about one third. Two small black discal spots about central forewing.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during May – August

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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