Spanioneura fonscolombii
Spanioneura fonscolombii
Description
3mm long. Elongate pointed forewing with dark spots at the apices of four cells. The forewing cells are yellowish, especially near the veins, which themselves are yellow and/or green. Dark tip to the orange antennae.
Recording advice
Photographs showing key features required. Please state host plant.
Habitat
Found on Box (Buxus sempervirens).
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Previously uncommon and restricted to southern England, it is now much more widespread.
VC55 Status
Common on the host plant (Box).
Further Information
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