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Agriphila geniculea

(Haworth, 1811)1309 / 63.095

A common and widespread species that has spread over the last 20 years. For instance up to 2000 there had been only 10 records in Staffordshire, there are now 720!

A distinctive species with its two elbowed cross-lines.

Recorded in 87 (62%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 20-26mm
Flight: Aug - Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
19/09/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO49
18/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
14/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO57
14/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
13/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
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