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Epiblema foenella
White-foot Moth (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1183 / 49.288
Photo © Rob Lee,  MV Trap, Cromer, 21/7/10

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 17-26 mm.
Flight: June - July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Mugwort.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.

The shining white blotch on the forewing is characteristic but varies considerably in shape.
Rough uncultivated ground, waysides, river banks and coastal cliffs and other situations where Mugwort occurs.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
10/08/2024+27TG13Bodham
10/08/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
05/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
02/08/2024128TF91Dereham 
02/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
02/08/2024128TF90Scoulton
02/08/2024427TG41Filby
29/07/2024+27TG41Filby
29/07/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
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