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Monochroa palustrellus

(Douglas, 1850)737 / 35.073
=Monochroa palustrella

General comments:
Widespread and not uncommon.
The adult moth is moderately distinctive. The larvae feed in the stem/leaf petiole of Rumex hydrolapathum in wetlands and Rumex crispus elsewhere causing a slight swelling in the base of the petiole.

Recorded in 25 (61%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1972.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
17/08/2023120TL31 - Hertford
27/07/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
17/07/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
11/07/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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Wingspan: 15-19 mm
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Curled Dock, other Rumex.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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