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Eucosma aspidiscana

(Hübner, [1817])1190 / 49.276

Rare resident, one record from Shropshire.

Found on dry or stony habitats where the foodplant Solidago virgaurea is found. Larvae initially feed in the flowers and then later in the stem.

Verification Grade Comment: Please retain specimens for confirmation.

Recorded in 8 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2007.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 13-19mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Solidago virgaurea
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
20/05/20071VC40 - ShropshireSO38
14/05/20001VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
05/09/19952VC36 - HerefordshireSO63 -
1995+VC36 - HerefordshireSO73 -
1994+VC36 - HerefordshireSO73 -
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