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Eudonia pallida

(Curtis, 1827)1336 / 63.075

A local species of grasslands, fens, marshes and bogs but may stray from these habitats.

It is one of the smallest species of the group and is generally distinguished by its weak markings and small blackish stigmata.

Recorded in 59 (42%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 17-19mm
Flight: May - Oct (two gens)
Foodplant:   Mosses or lichens.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Eudonia mercurella | Chilo phragmitella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
15/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
10/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
08/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
08/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
08/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
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