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Bryotropha senectella
Grizzled Moss-moth (Zeller, 1839)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
782 / 35.046
Photo © Jim Swalwell,  Upton Fen NWT. NMS meeting

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Dark Moss-moth
Bryotropha affinis
Obscure Moss-moth
Bryotropha similis
Wingspan: 9-12.5mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local, widespread.
One of several rather similar Bryotropha species.
Sandy coasts and inland. Active at dusk and comes to light.

A small species of Bryotropha, hard to identify from appearance, genitalia dissection may be required.

[MBGBI vol4.2 p111]

Recorded in 34 (46%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/09/2023128TL79Mundford
20/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
18/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
15/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
14/08/2023227TG02Hindolveston
13/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
12/08/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
11/08/2023127TG11Taverham
11/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
10/08/2023227TG02Hindolveston
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