Subfamily: Olethreutinae
Tribe: Lobesiini (1G 5S)
Genus Lobesia was formerly included in Tribe: Olethreutini and was considered with the 'Olethreutidii' of Pierce and Metcalfe, characterised by the signa as 2 scobinate patches, though sometimes absent; the ostium is strong with a large plate. In the male: valvae long; uncus developed, weak; socii large, drooping. I have yet to establish the reason for placing Lobesia in a separate tribe
Lobesia (5S)
181 Lobesia occidentis
(Spurge Marble) ws: 10-13mm; bivoltine Jun, Aug; wood/sea spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides/paralias); NS-B woodland, saltmarsh and sandy beaches in S.England |
182 Lobesia botrana
(European Vine Moth) ws: 11-17mm; Jul-Aug (+); various shrubs; vagrant or accidental import recorded in 1976 and 1989 |
183 Lobesia abscisana
(Smoky-barred Marble) |