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Epinotia mercuriana

(Frölich, 1828)1148 / 49.239

A scarce northern species of moorland. Two old Staffordshire records of 1924 and 1939.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 1978.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: July-September
Foodplant:   Heather, sallows, willows
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/04/1978+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ96
06/04/1978+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ96
14/08/197615VC36 - HerefordshireSO23
18/08/197530VC36 - HerefordshireSO23
08/08/197510VC36 - HerefordshireSO22
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