Gelechiidae : Anomologinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  North Elmham 02/09/14 Gen . Det. J. Clifton. - New for Norfolk

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Bryotropha domestica
House Moss-moth
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Bryotropha basaltinella
Dark-spotted Moss-moth

(Zeller, 1839)777 / 35.045
=Thatch Neb*

Norfolk status
Formerly scarce, expanding its range and abundance in recent years.

Found in urban areas and near old buildings mainly in southern England scattered northwards to Northumberland.

New for Norfolk at North Elmham in 2014 (D. Appleton, 02/09/14)

Very similar to B. dryadella and only separable by dissection of the genitalia. There are no records of dryadella in Norfolk.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 15 (20%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2014.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Bryotropha basaltinella - Noth Elmham 2014, Slide 1625 (J. Clifton)
24-07-2018 - East Harling - Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/09/2024228TF92North Elmham
18/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
07/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
06/09/2024328TF92North Elmham
05/09/2024228TF92North Elmham
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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: May - Aug
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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