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Caloptilia elongella

(Linnaeus, 1761)15.004

Apparently scarce in Upper Thames region, in fens, marshes, damp woodlands and other places where its foodplant grows. Requires dissection to distinguish from C. betulicola, and is also similar to the smaller C. rufipennella.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 19 (24%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Alder
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSU67 -
18/09/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP50 -
18/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU56
16/06/2022+VC22 - BerkshireSU56 -
11/04/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU77
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