Micropterix tunbergella (Red-barred Gold) - West Midlands Micro Moths

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Micropterix tunbergella

Red-barred Gold

(Fabricius, 1784)

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Uncommon resident.

Rests on sycamore and beech trunks, and ﬂowers of sycamore and bluebell in woodland, and flies in sunshine around hawthorn flowers in old hedgerows.

Early stages not described.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2020)
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 2020)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
11/06/2020	1	VC40 - Shropshire	SJ30
31/05/2020	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO88
29/05/2020	1	VC40 - Shropshire	SO77
09/05/2020	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO51
09/05/2020	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO75

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