Trichosirocalus horridus

Range & Status

Formerly widespread in Britain but has become increasingly scarce, and has only recently been reported from the south coast.

Regional Distribution

In west Cornwall pre-1970.

Habitat & Ecology

Feeds on Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare and Musk Thistle Carduus nutans . A very unpredictable species.

Threats

None known.

Conservation

None.