Gelechiidae : Gelechiinae
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Gelechia sororculella
Eyed Gelechia
(Hübner, 1817)802a / 35.101
=Dark-striped Groundling

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Usually associated with wetland areas. Larvae can be found in a spinning among the leaves and sometimes in the catkins of willows.

Recent records mainly from the Broads and Brecks.

Recorded in 14 (19%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Gelechia sororculella - (F) Foulden Common J Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
09/07/2024227TG32Sutton Fen
11/07/2023+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
11/07/2023127TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
01/07/2023127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
02/08/2022127TG23North Walsham
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Wingspan: 13-15mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Goat Willow, Grey Willow
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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