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Blastobasis adustella
Common Masoner

Walsingham, 1894873 / 41.002
=Dingy Dowd
=Blastobasis lignea

Norfolk status
Widespread and common species.
Variable, with some very dark forms.

Found in a variety of habitats including woodland, heath and gardens, predominantly in coastal areas.

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1988.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Mompha raschkiella | Blastobasis lacticolella >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/07/2025127TG42Eccles
17/07/2025127TG02Foxley Wood
17/07/2025327TM18Tibenham
17/07/20251327TG20Norwich (Earlham)
17/07/2025428TF63Hunstanton (S)
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Wingspan: 13-19mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Vegetable matter
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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