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Pseudopostega crepusculella
Mint Cap

(Zeller, 1839)121 / 5.004
=Mint Bent-wing
=Opostega crepusculella

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Damp habitats such as fens, alder carrs and marshes.

White forewing with brown mark middle of dorsum, and brown marking middle of costa, sometimes almost meeting to form an angled fascia.

Early stages unknown. (associated with Mint)

Recorded in 14 (19%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/07/2023127TG11Costessey
17/06/2022127TG21Norwich (Catton)
18/07/2021127TG13Hempstead
08/07/2021+27TG30Strumpshaw
04/07/2021+27TG30Strumpshaw
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Wingspan: 7-10.5 mm
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Mint.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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