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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva in spun leaves of Acer campestre, Comer Wood, Shropshire, 24.8.21., adult emerged 24.9.21.

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Acleris sparsana
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1041 / 49.069

Common resident.

Fagus sylvatica, Carpinus betulus, Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer campestre with larva feeding in a web under a leaf, then between spun leaves.

Recorded in 90 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1864.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: September - December
Foodplant:   Beech, field maple, hornbeam and sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
25/12/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
17/12/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
03/12/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
22/11/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
22/11/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
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