Micropterigidae
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Micropterix calthella
Plain Pollen-moth
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Micropterix aruncella
White-line Pollen-moth
(Scopoli, 1763)4 / 1.004
=White-barred Gold

Norfolk status
Local.
Day flying species.

Widespread records from across Norfolk.

Micropterix are unusual in that the adults have fully functional mouthparts, and feed on pollen.

Recorded in 40 (54%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/06/2023227TG41Burgh Common / Filby Broad
16/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
12/06/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
11/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
20/05/2023127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 6-8 mm.
Flight: May - August.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Micropterix aruncella
 
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