Yponomeutidae : Yponomeutinae
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Yponomeuta plumbella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)430 / 16.007

Local resident.

Euonymus europaeus with larva feeding in May/June, at first in a shoot causing it to droop, then emerging to feed singly in a small web on the leaves.

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1880.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 17-19mm
Flight: Jun - Aug
Foodplant:   Spindle, Evergreen Euonymus.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/08/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
12/08/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO64
11/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
09/08/20233VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
09/08/20237VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
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