Sophronia semicostella - Herts & Middlesex Micro Moths

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Sophronia semicostella

(Hübner, 1813)

841 / 35.091

General comments:
Extremely local resident. Our known sites are widely scattered; those in Middlesex are associated with the River Thames. The larvae feed on Sweet Vernal-grass Anthoxanthum odoratum.

Recorded in 6 (15%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
07/07/2023	1	21	TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
07/07/2023	1	21	TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
12/07/2019	8	20	TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
04/07/2016	1	20	TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
04/07/2016	1	20	TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth

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Wingspan:	18-19mm
Flight:	June-July
Foodplant:	sweet vernal-grass
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Immature

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Further info: Sophronia semicostella

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