Lyonetiidae : Lyonetiinae
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Lyonetia prunifoliella

(Hübner, 1796)262 / 21.002

General comments:
Not noted for the two counties prior to 2016. Nationally, it was absent from Britain as a whole from about 1900 to the mid-1980s, at least, but since then has reappeared. It is likely to become more widespread and frequent as time progresses.

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Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 14 (34%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2016.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/09/2024120TL33 - Therfield / Barkway
27/08/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
01/08/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
29/07/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
07/08/2023120TL34 - Royston (S)
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Wingspan: 9-10mm
Flight: September - May (hibernating over the winter)
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Japanese quince, Hawthorn, Apple and other roseaceous trees.
Nat Status: pRDB1
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3  Mine: L
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