Gracillariidae : Gracillariinae
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Gracillaria syringella

(Fabricius, 1794)293 / 15.014
=Caloptilia syringella

General comments:
Widespread and potentially ubiquitous. The larval mines and cones of this distinctive moth are a familiar sight on almost every Ash tree and most un-pruned privet and lilac bushes. It is predicted that adequate searching would find this moth in every map tetrad where one or other of the foodplants grow.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/04/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
21/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
09/11/2023120SP90 - Berkhamsted
06/11/2023120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
27/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-May. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Privet, Ash, Lilac
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: A
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