Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epiblema foenella

(Linnaeus, 1758)1183 / 49.288

General comments:
Widespreadand common resident.

Distribution will be limited by the foodplant; where that is present the moth is likely to be found. The caterpillar feeds in the root then mines up the stem and into side branches of Mugwort.

Recorded in 29 (71%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Epiblema cirsiana | Epiblema costipunctana >

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/07/2023120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
28/06/2023120TL31 - Hertford
24/06/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
21/06/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
02/08/2022120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Wingspan: 17-26 mm.
Flight: June - July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Mugwort.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Weeks]
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