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Caloptilia rufipennella
Rufous Stilt (Hübner, 1796)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
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Photo © Ian Davis,  Acle 26/10/2021

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Wingspan: 11-12mm
Flight: (July) Aug - April (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: A
Status
Widespread.

Variety of habitats.
First discovered in Britain in 1970.

Identified by smaller size and the dark brown or black with whitish bands femur and tibia of the front legs in sharp contrast to the wing colour.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/04/2025127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
12/04/2025127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
11/04/2025128TF90Watton
09/04/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
09/04/2025127TG11Costessey
08/04/2025127TG31Upton
22/03/2025128TF51Walpole Highway
19/03/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
07/11/2024428TL89Mundford
06/11/2024127TG02Hindolveston
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