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Recurvaria nanella
Southern Apple Moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae
757 / 35.156
Photo © Peter Buchner - Lepiforum

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 11-13mm.
Flight: July - August.
Foodplant:   Apple, Pear, Prunus inc blackthorn.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Rare, Uncertain.
Occurs in orchards, where it can be a pest.

First modern-day record at Munford VC28 in 2019 (Gen. Det. Male. G. Geen)

New for VC27 in 2022 at Sheringham (S. Joyner, 12/07/22)

Leaf-mine: August - May.
Mines leaves, hibernates, mines leaves or flowerbuds, then blossom or leaves.

Historic VC27 map dot is thought to be an error as no VCH reference can be found.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (5%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1913.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/07/2024128TF91Dereham 
12/07/2022127TG14Sheringham
24/07/2019128TL79Mundford
1913128TF61King's Lynn
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