Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Celypha lacunana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1076 / 49.166

General comments:
Ubiquitous and very common numerically.

This species has the distinction of being the first micro moth recorded from every vice-county of Britain and Ireland back in the 1980s. In Hertfordshire, it is found everywhere in high number.

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1888.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/06/2024321TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
22/06/20242920TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
22/06/2024120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
22/06/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
21/06/2024220TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Wingspan: 16-18 mm.
Flight: May to August. (Sept)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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