Cydia strobilella (Spruce Seed Moth) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Cydia strobilella

Spruce Seed Moth

(Linnaeus, 1758)	1254 / 49.335
=Spruce-seed Moth

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Frequenting particularly plantations of mature spruce, the moth flies in the afternoon sunshine, usually rather high.

Record from 1884 at Merton.

Following several records from across the UK in 2016, we had the first modern-day record at Mundford VC28. Adults emerging in May from Norway Spruce cones collected earlier in March. (G. Geen, 02/05/16)

New for VC27 in 2016 at Costessey (M. Casey, 08/05/16) followed by several records across east Norfolk.

Recorded in 14 (19%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
12/04/2024	1	28	TF92	North Elmham
15/05/2022	1	28	TL99	Rockland St Peter
09/05/2022	1	27	TG11	Horsford
22/03/2021	1	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
11/03/2020	6	27	TG32	Honing

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Wingspan:	10-15mm
Flight:	May
Foodplant:	Norway Spruce
Nat Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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