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Platyptilia gonodactyla
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Platyptilia gonodactyla

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1501 / 45.004

Uncommon resident.

Tussilago farfara, Petasites hybridus with larva feeding in July/August and September to May. At first mining then externally on the leaves in summer. In spring, mining leaves and entering the stem to feed on flowers and seeds. An occupied shoot may droop and retain the seed-down.

Recorded in 60 (43%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1880.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-28mm.
Flight: Two generations, May - June and August - September
Foodplant:   Coltsfoot, Butter-bur.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
21/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
24/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
26/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
23/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
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