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Merrifieldia leucodactyla

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1510 / 45.033

Rare resident.

Thymus spp. with larva feeding on the leaves from July to June.

Recorded in 11 (8%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: c.21 mm.
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Wild thyme
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/07/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
13/07/20212VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
26/06/20181VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
08/06/20101VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
05/06/19942VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
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