Gelechiidae : Anomologinae
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Bryotropha umbrosella
Sandhill Moss-moth
Bryotropha similis
Obscure Moss-moth
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Bryotropha affinis
Dark Moss-moth

(Haworth, 1828)779 / 35.047
=Dark Neb*

Norfolk 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 2023.
Additional Stats

Bryotropha senectella  |  Bryotropha umbrosella >

Determination
Bryotropha affinis, Bawdeswell, Slide 1321 J Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
14/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
11/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
09/09/2023228TF63Heacham
04/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
01/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
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Wingspan: 9.5 - 12.5mm.
Flight: May - September.
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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