Gelechiidae : Anomologinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Bryotropha affinis
Dark Moss-moth
Bryotropha similis
Obscure Moss-moth
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Bryotropha senectella
Grizzled Moss-moth
(Zeller, 1839)782 / 35.046
=Dull Red Neb*

Norfolk status
Local, widespread.
One of several rather similar Bryotropha species.
Sandy coasts and inland. Active at dusk and comes to light.

A small species of Bryotropha, hard to identify from appearance, genitalia dissection may be required.

[MBGBI vol4.2 p111]

Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Bryotropha basaltinella | Bryotropha affinis >

Determination
Bryotropha senectella - Male - Heacham August 2010 J. Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
14/08/2024327TG02Hindolveston
13/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
12/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
11/08/2024128TF63Dersingham
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Wingspan: 9-12.5mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
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