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Opogona omoscopa

(Meyrick, 1893)278a / 12.045

Rare, just two records, both from a Worcestershire garden centre (J. Tibbetts).
Larvae on dead plant material in May.
Flies August to October but has been recorded in mid summer and winter. Probably multiple broods in suitable conditions.
Very probably an imported species or accidental introduction.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2020.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: c. 15mm
Foodplant:   Decaying vegetation.
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Date#VC10k Area
02/12/20201VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
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