Oecophoridae : Oecophorinae
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Tachystola acroxantha
Australian Orange-tip

(Meyrick, 1885)656 / 28.024
=Ruddy Streak

Norfolk status
Local. Stronghold in Norwich.

Originally imported with Australian plants to Devon 1908, it has since expanded its range rapidly and is quite common in some areas, especially along the south coast.

New for Norfolk in 2015, found hiding by day in a stack of bricks in central Norwich. (R. Lee, 30/09/15)

Recorded in 18 (24%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2015.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/04/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
14/11/2024127TG23North Walsham
10/11/2024127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
07/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
06/11/2024127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
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Wingspan: 13-15mm
Flight: April to November - Double or multiple brooded
Foodplant:   Fallen leaves and leaf litter
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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