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Alucita hexadactyla
Many-plumed Moth Linnaeus, 1758
Alucitidae
1288 / 44.001
Photo © Andreas Beaumont,  08/05/2018 - Catfield

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 14-16 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Can occur any time.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
The only British member of this family.
Can occur any time of year, with two main generations. Often found hibernating.
Gardens and woodland where foodplant (Honeysuckle) is found.

Each wing is separated into 6 plumes, making the old vernacular name Twenty-plume Moth rather inaccurate!

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/01/2025128TF63Snettisham
07/01/2025127TG11Horsford
04/12/2024127TG23Roughton
20/11/2024127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
16/11/2024127TG51Scratby
10/11/2024127TG04Kelling
07/11/2024128TF50Upwell / Outwell
02/11/2024127TG31Wroxham
02/11/2024227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/11/2024127TG11Taverham
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