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Glyphipterix simpliciella
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Glyphipterix simpliciella

(Stephens, 1834)391 / 19.007

Very common resident.
Flies May/June.
Larva feeding on the seeds of Dactylis glomerata, and Festuca spp. in July/August.
Can be swept from herbage, often in large numbers, and frequently found sitting in the flowers of various herbaceous plants, eg. greater stitchwort and speedwell spp.

Recorded in 109 (78%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 6-9mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Cock's-foot, Tall Fescue
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO59
20/06/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK06
13/06/2024+VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
05/06/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
02/06/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
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