17.014 BF251 - Ypsolophidae - Ochsenheimeriinae - Ochsenheimeria taurella - Hairy Stem Moth

17.014 BF251 - Ypsolophidae - Ochsenheimeriinae - Ochsenheimeria taurella - Hairy Stem Moth - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Micro >> Ypsolophidae

Other Name/s: Feathered Stem Moth; Ochsenheimeria mediopectinellus

ID Difficulty: Red

- difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Ochsenheimeria urella(Bull’s-horn Stem Moth)

ID pointers: A rather distinctive species, with a thickened hairy base to the antennae, and erect scales that are distinctive on the forewing giving rise to a generally shaggy appearance.

Distribution: (Last record: 31/08/2002 at Rose-end Meadows ) - Harrison & Sterling show records from Repton, Linacre Reservoir and Ashover 1967, Chesterfield 1972; DaNES one from Rose-end Meadows 31/8/2002.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - One generation July – September

Moth Activity: Diurnal Cathemeral - active in afternoon and evening sunshine and occasionally comes to light

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

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Wingspan: 11-12mm

Food Plant: Foxtail; Cocksfoot and Meadow Grasses

Last Recorded Date: 31/08/2002

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Rose-end Meadows

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