Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Saltern Straw) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Photo © Marcus Nash, 17/07/2021 - Titchwell

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Approx Length (c. 5.5mm) Wingspan (9-11mm.)

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Gynnidomorpha vectisana

Saltern Straw

(Humphreys & Westwood, 1845)	929 / 49.105
=Small Saltern Conch

Norfolk status
Rare.
coastal areas, wet heathland, fens and marshes.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Wingspan:	9-11mm.
Flight:	Two Generations. May-Jun. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:	Sea Arrowgrass, Marsh Arrowgrass.
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

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