Gelechiidae : Gelechiinae
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Gelechia rhombella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)800 / 35.097

General comments:
Very local and scarce. A Nationally Scarce species.
The larva feeds on the upper surface of apple leaves from under a silk tent spun along the leaf between the midrib and the edge.

Recorded in 13 (32%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
01/07/2021220TL10 - St Albans
19/07/2014120TL20 - Potters Bar
06/08/2013120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
28/06/2013120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
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Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Flight: July - Aug.
Foodplant:   Apple, Pear.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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