GELECHIIDAE | Gelechiinae | Gnorimoschemini
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35.129 Caryocolum viscariella (Campion Groundling)
ws: 10-14mm; Jun-Jul; red/white campion (Silene dioica/latifolia), sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria); NS-B in dry open grass/wood in England, Wales & S.Scotland - but not E.Anglia.
ID: Similar to other Caryocolum species, requires genital determination
Male genitalia: Saccus narrow in apical ½, broadening posteriorly; valvulae tapered to a narrow rounded apex.
Female genitalia:
Male genitalia: Saccus narrow in apical ½, broadening posteriorly; valvulae tapered to a narrow rounded apex.
Female genitalia:
§1 St Mary's, Isles of Scilly; 03/08/2023; male; fw 5.7mm
§2 St Mary's, Isles of Scilly; 11/08/2023; male; fw 5.4mm
All images © Chris Lewis
§2 St Mary's, Isles of Scilly; 11/08/2023; male; fw 5.4mm
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 18/11/2023 (§1&2)