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Micropterix mansuetella

Zeller, 18442 / 1.002

Rare resident.

Can be found feeding on pollen in flowers of Ranunculus repens, Valeriana dioica, Crataegus and on flowerheads of Carex pendula in wet rides in ancient deciduous woodland. Black scales on the head and a subtle fascia separate this species, but beware worn M.calthella where the orange head scales are missing.

Early stages not described.

Verification Grade Comment: May need photo verification if away from known sites.

Recorded in 10 (7%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 7-9 mm
Flight: May - June
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/20223VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
14/05/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO77
20/05/20181VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
09/05/2018+VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
07/05/20172VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
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