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Pseudopostega crepusculella

(Zeller, 1839)121 / 5.004
=Opostega crepusculella

Hertfordshire Notes:
Recorded 1890-1971, and then re-found in 2010 after a gap of 39 years. Possibly associated with Mentha sp.. At 2022, widespread but extremely local.
Middlesex Notes:
The modern records forming a cluster in the south-west relate to a commercial ecology survey associated with a Heathrow Airport development project. Voucher specimens have not been seen.

Recorded in 8 (20%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

Opostega salaciella | Antispila metallella >

List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/06/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
15/06/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
30/07/2018120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
16/07/2018220TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
13/07/2018321TQ07 - Staines-Upon-Thames
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Wingspan: 7-10.5 mm
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Mint.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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