Adelidae : Nematopopgoninae
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Nematopogon metaxella

(Hübner, 1813)143 / 7.014

Fairly common resident, in the south of the region.

Flies in June/July. Life history said to be similar to N. schwarziellus. Flies in the evening and at dusk, and sometimes comes to light, in damp woodland, alder carr, marshes, and along lanes with lush roadside vegetation.

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 15-17 mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
23/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
23/06/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
23/06/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
23/06/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
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