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Ochsenheimeria urella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Male, swept from moorland vegetation, Bareleg Hill, Staffordshire, August 14th 2013.

Ochsenheimeria urella Ochsenheimeria urella Ochsenheimeria urella

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Ochsenheimeria urella
Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1842252 / 17.015

Uncommon resident restricted to the north of the region.

Elytrigia spp., Bromus spp., or other grasses with larva mining in leaves and then stems in April/May. Adults fly in morning sunshine.

Recorded in 21 (15%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-12mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Couch, Brome, other grasses
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ23
20/07/2022+VC40 - ShropshireSO28
20/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO28
29/07/20213VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
29/07/20213VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
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