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Monochroa cytisella
Bracken Gall Moth (Curtis, 1837)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
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Photo © Rob Lee,  Roughton 25/07/2020

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 10-12 mm
Flight: July - August.
Foodplant:   Bracken
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Widespread where foodplant found.
Heathland, woodland, and hillsides, mainly on acid soils.

Recorded in 27 (36%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
09/08/2023127TG33Ridlington
09/08/2023127TG32East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
13/07/2023228TL99Thompson Water
08/07/2023128TF63Dersingham
06/07/2023128TF62Sandringham
06/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
24/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
17/07/2022+28TF62Sandringham
08/07/2022127TG11Horsford
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