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Alucita hexadactyla

Linnaeus, 17581288 / 44.001
=Twenty-plume Moth

General comments:
Ubiquitos.

This is a widespread and very common resident of gardens, woodlands, hedgerows and other habitats where honeysuckle grows. Adults are often found hibernating in sheds and greenhouses etc, but the main flight period shows that there are two generations per year, peaking in April/May and again and in July.

Recorded in 34 (83%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1888.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/06/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
11/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
12/04/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
20/03/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
25/12/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Wingspan: 14-16 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Can occur any time.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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