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Nemapogon variatella
Variegated Fungus Moth (Clemens, 1859)
Tineidae: Nemapogoninae
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Cork Moth
Nemapogon cloacella
Wingspan: 10-14mm.
Flight: March - May (-Aug) pos two gens.
Foodplant:   Fungi and stored products.
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Scarce.
Variable shape and extent of dark markings. Forewing narrower than similar species with purer white head.
(some confusion with nomenclacture)

First confirmed Norfolk record in 2008 at Great Hockham (Heath, 12/07/08). Second record at Filby in 2010 (Hipperson, 04/06/10).

(Nemapogon personella)

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2008.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
22/06/2023128TL79Mundford
19/07/2021+28TL78Weeting Heath
13/07/2020228TL79Mundford
12/07/2020128TL79Mundford
22/06/2020128TL79Mundford
20/06/2020128TL79Mundford
18/06/2020128TL79Mundford
14/06/2020128TL79Mundford
23/05/2020128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
22/05/2020128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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