Gelechiidae : Anomologinae
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Bryotropha affinis
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Bryotropha similis

(Stainton, 1854)780 / 35.049

General comments:
Widespread but Local.

The larva feeds on mosses growing on walls, especially Tortula muralis. It is likely to be under-recorded, though not likely to be anywhere near ubiquitous.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 8 (20%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

Bryotropha affinis  |  Aristotelia ericinella >

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/07/2022120SP90 - Berkhamsted
01/08/2020120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
19/06/2020121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
03/08/2019121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
28/08/2015121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
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Wingspan: 10-13mm.
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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