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Caloptilia hemidactylella
Scarce Maple Stilt ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
291 / 15.013

Similar Upper Thames Species
Dark Alder Stilt
Caloptilia falconipennella
Pale Maple Stilt
Caloptilia honoratella
Foodplant:   Field Maple and Sycamore
Nat Status: pRDB1
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: R

Just two records from Oxfordshire in the 1980s, for this species that is rare nationally (established in Suffolk and Norfolk). Part of a group of Caloptilia species that has become challenging to identify, due to the variation within and between the two broods, and the potential presence of additional similar species. Dissection is required to confirm any record of this species in our area.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Mine: Moth needs to be reared and, in some cases, possibly dissected.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1985.
Last Recorded in 1987.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/04/1987123SP31 - Charlbury, Witney (N)
17/10/1985123SP31 - Charlbury, Witney (N)
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