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Chrysoteuchia culmella
(Linnaeus, 1758)1293 / 63.080

General comments:
Widespread and usually abundant resident.

This is probably one of the most abundant of our summer moths and there can be few traps that do not catch it. It is most frequently found by disturbing grassland vegetation.

Recorded in 39 (95%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1888.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/2024221TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
30/06/2024320TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
30/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
28/06/2024420TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
28/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
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Wingspan: c.20 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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