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Assara terebrella

(Zincken, 1818)1461 / 62.047

A more southern and local species of mature spruce plantations and sometimes gardens.

Larvae live in the developing cones of Norway Spruce Picea abies causing them to fall prematurely. Adults come to light.

Recorded in 24 (17%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1999.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-25mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Norway Spruce
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO57
13/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
28/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO58
19/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
17/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
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