Blastobasis lacticolella
Species account (old)
This is possibly another naturalised species which has been known for considerably longer than B. lignea. It did not spread markedly from around the ports until recently, when it seems to have literally burst forth [...] it is widespread in vc 66, feeding on various items of organic detritus. It is double brooded with a fairly protracted period of emergence and although it has been taken in small numbers during June and July it is mainly an August/September species with us.
Statistics
| Records | 1008 |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 1463 |
| Largest Sample | 30 |
| First Recorded | 1981 |
| Last Recorded | 2023 |
| Earliest Adult Record | 20/05 |
| Latest Adult Record | 30/12 |
| Monad Coverage | 3.5% |
| Hexad Coverage | 64.3% |
Map
This map shows all records of Blastobasis lacticolella in the Durham (VC66) database per monad (1km grid square). The map can be explored further by zooming and panning, can be reset using the button on the left, and can be filtered by selecting the era. Click on a monad to view a full list of species recorded in it, or its containing hexad (10km grid square).
Map (image)
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Week graph
This graph shows the County Durham (VC66) records of Blastobasis lacticolella per 7-day period, differentiated by life stage. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact count of records at that point in time. Hover over/hold the life stage legend to highlight a particular life stage; click on a life stage label to remove it from the graph. The graph can be filtered further by selecting the era.
The graphs below show the total records and individuals of Blastobasis lacticolella in County Durham (VC66) per time period. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact number of records and individuals at a particular point in time. Hover over/hold a label to highlight a particular metric; click on a metric label to remove it from the graph.
Era graph
Year graph
Gallery
This gallery shows images of Blastobasis lacticolella. Clicking on a photo opens it in a large lightbox with a full caption, and the arrow buttons move between photos. If you would like to contribute any photographs, particularly of any stages not captured here, please email admin@durhammoths.org. Most photos on this website have been taken by County Durham (VC66) recorders, but please note that not all have been taken in the county.
Foodplants
There are no foodplants listed for the larval stages of Blastobasis lacticolella.
Habitats
There are no habitats listed for Blastobasis lacticolella.