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Spilonota ocellana
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Spilonota ocellana
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1205 / 49.224

Common resident.

Polyphagous on trees and shrubs with larva feeding from August to June in a silken tube under a leaf, and after overwintering, in buds and later in spun leaves.

Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Various trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
06/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
05/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
02/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
31/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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