Tineidae : Nemapogoninae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Joe Myers,  18/05/2022 - Pakenham

Similar Suffolk Species
Nemapogon cloacella
Upload a Photo
 
Nemapogon variatella

(Clemens, 1859)218 / 12.020

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk.

Life Style: The moth has been found from March to August. The larvae feed on bracket fungi but may also be found in stored vegetable products.

Identification: The moth is distinguished from similarly marked Nemapogon species in having a white head. There are sometimes brown scales at the side. The ground colour of the wings is also white with no hint of ochre. More Info

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 4 (7%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Nemapogon ruricolella | Nemapogon clematella >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2023126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
21/08/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
11/07/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
24/06/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
19/06/2023226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
Express Record Nemapogon variatella
We need your records!
Do you have records of Nemapogon variatella?
Put your own dot on the map!

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2024
   
Click Map for Details

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 10-14mm.
Flight: March - May (-Aug) pos two gens.
Foodplant:   Fungi and stored products.
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
This site requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy