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Agriphila latistria
(Haworth, 1811)1307 / 63.091

A local species found on drier heaths and downland. Lies hidden during the day, later comes to light.

Note in no other species does the white median streak extend in to the terminal fringe.

Recorded in 36 (26%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1924.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-27 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Agriphila inquinatella | Agriphila selasella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO84
13/08/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO42
09/08/20211VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
30/07/20201VC39 - StaffordshireSJ83
20/08/20191VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
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