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Cauchas fibulella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)153 / 7.009
=Adela fibulella

Uncommon resident.
Flies May/June with larva feeding from July to April.
Veronica chamaedrys on the seeds, and then on the lower leaves in a case.
Sits in flowers of the foodplant and can be swept from low adjacent vegetation.

Recorded in 46 (33%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1856.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8-11mm.
Flight: May and June.
Foodplant:   Germander Speedwell.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/06/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
04/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
04/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
03/06/2023+VC40 - ShropshireSO28
03/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO28
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