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Stigmella plagicolella
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(Stainton, 1854)67 / 4.042
=Scrubland Pigmy

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Dark forewings with bronzy and purple sheens and a neat whitish fascia.

Leaf-mine: July and Sept.
Narrow gallery leading to a blotch mine with frass at centre.

Verification Grade Comment: Adults must be reared and/or Gen. Det. to confirm.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/11/2023127TG10Wymondham
17/11/2023127TM18Tivetshall St Margaret
17/11/2023227TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
12/11/2023+28TF62Wolferton / Sandringham
11/11/2023+28TF81Litcham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 4-5 mm.
Flight: May to June and again in August.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: A
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