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Pempelia genistella

(Duponchel, 1836)1443 / 62.022

General comments
Vagrant.

All the mapped records relate to a narrow group of years from 2018 to 2021 and it is assumed that the moths were all wanderers from Gorse-dominated heathland sites further west (perhaps climate change stimulating an increase in population level there and so creating a need to disperse?). Residency does not seem to have been established.

Recorded in 6 (15%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2018.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/07/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
09/07/2023120TL34 - Royston (S)
23/07/2022121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
24/07/2021120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
23/07/2021120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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Wingspan: 26-29 mm
Flight: July.
Foodplant:   Gorse.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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