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Micropterix calthella

(Linnaeus, 1761)1.005

A common resident, mainly in damp woodland or grassland. Flies by day in sunshine and adults can be found feeding on pollen in flowers such as buttercup, often in some numbers where they are present.

Recorded in 42 (54%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1965.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/05/202217VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP72
26/05/20225VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP72
24/05/202212VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP74
20/05/2022+VC22 - BerkshireSU49
19/05/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP42
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