Ypsolophidae : Ochsenheimeriinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Female, swept from vegetation, Gilfach NR, Radnorshire VC. 1st August 2019.

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Ochsenheimeria taurella
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Ochsenheimeria urella

(Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1842)252 / 17.015

Uncommon resident restricted to the north of the region.

Elytrigia spp., Bromus spp., or other grasses with larva mining in leaves and then stems in April/May. Adults fly in morning sunshine.

Recorded in 21 (15%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-12mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Couch, Brome, other grasses
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO28
29/07/20213VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
21/08/20191VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
20/08/20191VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
02/09/20181VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
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