Status
Common.
New for Norfolk in 2019 when a female moth was caught at Crostwight Common. (M. A'Court, 25/08/2019 - Gen. Det. Female)
First records for VC28 in 2020 at Mundford (G. Geen, 20/08/2020) and at Weeting (J. Symonds)
A rather local species, occurring on shingle coasts and salt-marshes along the southern coast of England and Wales.
The larvae feed on Sea Beet (Beta maritima). Recent records show it to be abundant in agricultural areas of Norfolk where it feeds on cultivated forms of Beet and other plants. In Europe it has been reported as a pest species.
More info - Gelechiid Recording SchemeVerification Grade Comment: National Grade 4 - Caution is suggested and if there is any doubt, dissection is required. Coastal records will need dissecting to separate from similar species. Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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