Glyphipterigidae : Glyphipteriginae
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Glyphipterix forsterella
Woodland Sedge-moth
(Fabricius, 1781)394 / 19.006
=Sedge Fanner

Norfolk status
Rare. Uncertain.

Characteristic white dot in the black apical patch of the forewing.

VC27 historical reference (no details) [MBGBI vol2]

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2023.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/05/2025128TF91Dereham 
01/07/2023128TL78Weeting Heath
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Wingspan: 8-11mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Various sedges
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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