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Micropterix aureatella
(Scopoli, 1763)3 / 1.003

Uncommon resident.

Occurs in acidic woodland usually amongst Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillis. Flies in sunshine and is attracted to flower heads of Carex spp. and Pinus sylvestris.

Larvae have been found in leaf litter (Langmaid, Palmer & Young).

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1863.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8-11 mm
Flight: May - June
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
04/06/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSK05
03/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO77
01/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO77
21/05/20236VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
18/05/20235VC39 - StaffordshireSK02
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