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Glyphipterix haworthana
Photo © John Bryan,  Flowerheads spun together late November, Gun Moor Staffordshire.

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Glyphipterix haworthana
(Stephens, 1834)395 / 19.005

Local resident in north of the region.

Eriophorum spp. with larva feeding on the seeds from July to April, spinning the seedhead to adjacent vegetation before winter.

Recorded in 8 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1924.
Last Recorded in 1990.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 11-15mm
Flight: late April - May
Foodplant:   feeding on the seeds of cotton-grass
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/04/1990+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94
01/01/1961 to 31/12/19775VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
22/05/19601VC39 - StaffordshireSK06
01/01/1960 to 31/12/1980+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ75
01/01/1950 to 31/12/1988+VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
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