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Ptycholoma lecheana

(Linnaeus, 1758)1000 / 49.022

Common resident.

Polyphagous on trees and shrubs with larva feeding from August to May in rolled leaves. Comes to light.

Can be a variable species, the plumbous markings sometimes reduced or absent.

Recorded in 72 (51%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 16-23mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Variety of trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Ptycholomoides aeriferana | Pandemis cinnamomeana >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ63
25/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
15/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
13/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
10/06/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
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