Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: An adventive species commonly associated with Pomegranate imports from Mediterranean countries. A single record for Suffolk to date.

Life Style: A pan-tropical species first described in 1962 that has also established in the Mediterranean area. It is multi-brooded and found throughout the year. The larvae are scavengers and found feeding, primarily externally, on many plants and particularly fruits. They pupate in a whitish cocoon.

Identification: The species is similar to Anatrachyntnis simplex (Walsinham, 1891) and A. rileyi (Walsingham, 1882) both of which are recorded in Europe but not yet in Great Britain. Genitalia dissection is advised on worn specimens. The moth appearance and male genitalia are shown on Norfolk Moths More Info and the female genitalia on lepiforum More Info

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2009. Last Recorded in 2009. Additional Stats

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