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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
#
VC
10k
Area
02/08/2024
1
28
TL79
Cranwich
09/08/2023
1
27
TG33
Ridlington
09/08/2023
1
27
TG32
East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
13/07/2023
2
28
TL99
Thompson Water
08/07/2023
1
28
TF63
Dersingham
06/07/2023
1
28
TF62
Sandringham
06/07/2023
1
27
TG14
Sheringham / Beeston
24/07/2022
1
27
TG02
Hindolveston
17/07/2022
+
28
TF62
Sandringham
08/07/2022
1
27
TG11
Horsford
Further info:
Monochroa cytisella
Gelechiid Recording Scheme
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