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Glyphipterix forsterella
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Wyre Forest. 01/06/2016

Glyphipterix forsterella Glyphipterix forsterella

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Glyphipterix forsterella

(Fabricius, 1781)394 / 19.006

Uncommon possibly declining resident.
Flies May/June.
Larvae on seedheads of Carex spp. in damp woodland rides, wet commons, and marshes from August to April.

Recorded in 18 (13%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8-11mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Various sedges
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
08/06/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
01/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO79
21/05/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO94
13/06/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
06/06/20211VC40 - ShropshireSO77
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