Blastobasis vittata
Blastobasis vittata
Alternative names
Dotted Masoner
Description
A small Blastobasis species with a wingspan of 10 to 18mm.
Similar Species
Other Blastobasis species may appear similar and gen det is required for species identification.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Species identification needs to be confirmed by gen det.
Habitat
To follow
When to see it
Current local records range from June to October.
Life History
To follow
UK Status
New to Britain in 2008 it has since been recorded in several areas and may be becoming established.
VC55 Status
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland where it was not recorded until June 2025.
Reference
41.004 BF873a
Pete Leonard
Harby
24 June 2025
Pete Leonard
Harby
17 October 2025
Pete Leonard
Harby
13 July 2025
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