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Gillmeria ochrodactyla
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Gillmeria pallidactyla

(Haworth, 1811)1504 / 45.008
=Platyptilia pallidactyla

Fairly common resident of rough grassland, on commons, roadbanks, old railway lines and open woodland rides.

Achillea millefolium, A. ptarmica with larva feeding in stems and shoots from September to June.

Recorded in 70 (50%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1897.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 23-27mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Yarrow, sneezewort and possibly tansy.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
27/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
17/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
16/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
13/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
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