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Bryotropha affinis
Dark Moss-moth (Haworth, 1828)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
779 / 35.047
Photo © Rob Lee,  MV Lamp, Cromer, 3/8/11

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Sandhill Moss-moth
Bryotropha umbrosella
Obscure Moss-moth
Bryotropha similis
Wingspan: 9.5 - 12.5mm.
Flight: May - September.
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Open country and urban areas, frequenting mossy walls and old thatch.

One of three similar dark Bryotropha, the speckled forewing, yellow scales and tornal patches are distinctive features.

This species and B. umbrosella also have a completely pale coastal form. (Gen. Det. Required)

[MBGBI vol4.2 p109]

Recorded in 48 (65%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/05/2024128TF91Dereham 
13/05/2024128TF63Heacham
13/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
12/05/2024128TF63Hunstanton
07/05/2024127TG41Filby
05/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
14/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
11/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
09/09/2023228TF63Heacham
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