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Tineola bisselliella

(Hummel, 1823)236 / 12.026

General comments:
Widespread. Increasing. A synanthropic pest species that is possibly unable to thrive out of doors. Historically rare in both counties it is un-recorded in the first half of the twentieth century. A record from Watford in 1958 is not supported by a voucher specimen and is regarded as incorrect. Then, from 2002 onward, it has undergone a resurgence. This is possibly a consequence of a renewed popularity of natural products over artificial fibres in the manufacture of clothes, carpets and other items.

Recorded in 22 (54%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1885.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/10/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
15/09/2023121TQ27 - Hammersmith / Westminster
15/09/2023120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
05/09/2023121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
21/08/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Wingspan: 9-16mm
Flight: Feb - Sept.
Foodplant:   woollen clothing, upholstery and carpets.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Weeks]
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