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Glyphipterix thrasonella
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Glyphipterix thrasonella Glyphipterix thrasonella

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Glyphipterix thrasonella

(Scopoli, 1763)397 / 19.002

Fairly common resident in wet habitats.

Juncus spp. with larva feeding in April/May, in the stem, feeding downwards towards the base.

Recorded in 56 (40%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1876.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-15mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Rush
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Orthotelia sparganella | Glyphipterix fuscoviridella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
27/06/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
23/06/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
22/06/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
20/06/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK06
19/06/2024100VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
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