Prodoxidae : Lamproniinae
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Lampronia fuscatella
Birch Gall Moth

(Tengström, 1848)138 / 9.006
=Scarce Bright

Norfolk status
Scarce.

Adults can be separated from other Lampronia species by their relatively plain appearance.
The Larvae feed within branches of Birch, forming galls and depositing a reddish-brown frass around the exit hole.

New for Norfolk in 2019. Found on outside of conservatory window at North Walsham (P. Hampson, 24/05/19, Gen. Det. J. Clifton)

Recorded at St. Olaves, Norfolk (VC25 - Suffolk record) in 2013. (K. Knights, B. Jones, 08/06/13)

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
24-05-2019 - Leg. Perry Hampson - North Walsham - Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
01/05/2025228TM09Swangey Fen
12/05/2024128TF62Sandringham
09/05/2024128TF62Sandringham
03/06/2021127TG14Sheringham
03/06/2021128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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