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Depressaria pimpinellae
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Depressaria pimpinellae

Zeller, 1839673 / 32.037

Rare resident.

Pimpinella major, P. saxifraga with larva feeding in July/August, at first in spun leaflets, then in a spinning among the flowers.

Recorded in 4 (3%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 1993.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: c.18mm
Flight: September to April
Foodplant:   Burnet saxifrage, greater burnet saxifrage
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/1993+VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
21/07/1988+VC37 - WorcestershireSO95 -
August 1981+VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
1908+VC36 - HerefordshireSO23
1908+VC36 - HerefordshireSO63
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