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Parachronistis albiceps
Hazel Bud Moth (Zeller, 1839)
Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae
756 / 35.161
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Wyre Forest, Worcestershire. July 17th 2014.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 10-11mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Hazel
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Uncommon resident.

Corylus avellana with larva feeding in buds in May.

Recorded in 22 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1879.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/07/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
11/07/2022137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
18/07/2021136SO75 - Bringsty & Broadwas
08/07/2021137SO77 - Wyre Forest
25/06/2020140SJ51 - Shrewsbury/Haughmond Hill
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