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Hellinsia lienigianus
Mugwort Plume

(Zeller, 1852)1518 / 45.040
=Ovendenia lienigianus

Norfolk status
Local.
Coastal habitats, dry pastures and waste ground.

Larvae live mostly on mugwort forming a silken 'tent' by sewing the edges of the leaves together; several leaves can be attacked on a single plant.

C. Barrett [VCH 1901] "Leioptilus lienigianus, Z. Norwich, Ringland, Horning, Lynn ; very local among Artemisia"

(=Hellinsia lienigiana)

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Hellinsia carphodactyla  |  Adaina microdactyla >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/08/2023128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/08/2023128TF90Scoulton
19/08/2023128TF62King's Lynn
15/08/2023128TF72Flitcham
28/07/2023+28TF72Flitcham
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Wingspan: 17-21mm.
Flight: June - Aug.
Foodplant:   Mugwort.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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