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Hellinsia carphodactyla
(Hübner, 1813)1519 / 45.039
=Euleioptilus carphodactyla

Uncommon local resident.

Inula conyza, Carlina vulgaris with larva feeding and pupating in a floer-head in July/August (causing a few florets to protrude), and in the crown of the plant from September to May.

Recorded in 11 (8%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1983.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-23 mm
Flight: Two generations, June and August - September
Foodplant:   Ploughman's Spikenard, Carline Thistle.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Hellinsia tephradactyla | Hellinsia lienigianus >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
13/06/20213VC40 - ShropshireSO59
09/06/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSO76
10/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO59
02/06/20181VC37 - WorcestershireSO76
16/08/20153VC40 - ShropshireSO59 -
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