Gelechiidae : Dichomeridinae
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Helcystogramma rufescens
Common Zebra Moth
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Acompsia cinerella
The Cinereous
(Clerck, 1759)855 / 35.026
=Ash-coloured Crest*

Norfolk status
Local.
Very similar to Helcystogramma rufescens but appears paler, less ochreous, and lacks the veining within the forewings of that species.

Recorded in 22 (30%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

< Dichomeris alacella | Acompsia schmidtiellus >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
05/07/2025+28TL78Weeting
29/06/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
19/06/2025+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
04/06/2025128TL79Mundford
28/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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Wingspan: 16-19mm
Flight: June-July
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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