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Zelleria hepariella
Ash Spinner Stainton, 1849
Yponomeutidae: Yponomeutinae
435 / 16.010
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Halesowen, 30.7.22.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 10-15mm
Flight: July - April (overwinters)
Foodplant:   Ash.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Uncommon resident.

Fraxinus excelsior with larva feeding in June in a web on the tender young leaves at the tip of a shoot.
Adults can be beaten from conifers.

Recorded in 46 (33%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1858.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/09/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
21/08/2022140SO79 - Bridgnorth
13/08/2022137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
11/08/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
09/08/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
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