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Paraswammerdamia albicapitella
Photo © Peter Clarke,  07/09/2022 Hanley Swan, Worcestershire

Paraswammerdamia albicapitella Paraswammerdamia albicapitella Paraswammerdamia albicapitella

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Paraswammerdamia albicapitella

(Scharfenberg, 1805)440 / 16.019

Uncommon resident.

Prunus spinosa with larva feeding September to June in a web, often communally.

Recorded in 50 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Blackthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
06/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
05/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
31/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
15/08/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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