Gelechiidae – Anomologinae – Isophrictis striatella – (Tansy Stem Borer / White-border Neb)
STATUS – A new species for VC57 & Derbyshire when one was trapped overnight on 21st July 2024 at Sandiacre by Paul Buxton. A species that is localised in parts of south-east England, with isolated pockets occurring further north and west. A second record was recorded from Allestree on 26th July 2024 by Stephen Plant. Then one trapped at Breaston 2/8/2024 by Steve Thorpe. Possibly a species expanding its range into Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – Brownish forewing with a white streak from the base to near the dorsum. A black dot in the middle at about three quarters and an angled line from costa to wing apex. Other markings can be variable.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Sandiacre – 21st July 2024 – Paul Buxton© / Allestree – 26th July 2024 – Stephen Plant©
