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Micropterix aruncella
(Scopoli, 1763)4 / 1.004

Fairly common resident.

In well drained unimproved grassland and drier woodland rides. Flies in sunshine and can be swept from grass and low herbage, and sits in flowers of various herbaceous plants.

Larvae feed on young growth of herbaceous plants (Langmaid, Palmer & Young).

Recorded in 79 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 6-8 mm
Flight: April - June.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
21/06/202320VC39 - StaffordshireSK02
04/06/2023+VC40 - ShropshireSO38
04/06/2023+VC40 - ShropshireSJ72
04/06/2023+VC40 - ShropshireSJ72
30/05/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
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