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Oegoconia quadripuncta
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Halesowen, VC37. July 28th 2022.

Oegoconia quadripuncta Oegoconia quadripuncta Oegoconia quadripuncta Oegoconia quadripuncta

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Oegoconia quadripuncta

(Haworth, 1828)870 / 27.001

Fairly common resident.

With larva feeding on decaying vegetable matter in May/June. Adult comes to light.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 47 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 13-16 mm
Flight: July to August
Foodplant:   Decaying vegetable matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
05/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
02/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
30/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
26/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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