Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Focusing on insects, arachnids and other small nature subjects from East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Black-edged Marble
Endothenia nigricostana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Olethreutinae > Endotheniini
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Checklist ref.              49.191
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â local across southern counties, becoming more scarce further north
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â woodland clearings and margins, hedgerows
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â within the roots and stems of Hedge Woundwort
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies during the late afternoon and early evening
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - July, primarily June
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Kitt's Grave (woodland), Hampshire | June 22