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Neocochylis dubitana
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Cochylichroa atricapitana

(Stephens, 1852)966 / 49.139
=Cochylis atricapitana

General comments:
Widespread and common.

The three "Common Cochylis" are often caught together in light traps and can be easily separated as adults using the following guide:

atricapitella - black head & black thorax;
dubitana - white head & dark thorax
hybridella - white head & white thorax.

In all cases of doubt, refer to the genitalia.

Recorded in 30 (73%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1959.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/05/2024220TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
10/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
09/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
01/05/2024121TQ08 - Uxbridge
14/09/2023121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
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Wingspan: 12-16mm
Flight: Two Generations
April-June, July-Sept
Foodplant:   Ragwort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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