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Bedellia somnulentella
Bindweed Sleeper

(Zeller, 1847)264 / 24.001
=Bindweed Bent-wing

Norfolk status
Widespread in southern Britain, but it is subject to huge fluctuations in numbers.

Leaf-mine: Distinctive larva. Gallery leading to a clear blotch. The early mine can be confused with that of Stigmella freyella The larva constructs an 'aerial' network of silk threads under the leaf in which it moves around.

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2003.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/09/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
26/08/2024428TL99Rockland St Peter
17/07/2024828TL99Rockland St Peter
17/07/2024228TL99Rockland St Peter
28/10/2023+28TF63Ken Hill Wood / Snettisham
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Wingspan: 8-10mm
Flight: Two generation Aug. Oct-May.
Foodplant:   Field Bindweed, Hedge Bindweed, Morning Glory
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: L
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