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Monochroa lucidella

(Stephens, 1834)736 / 35.071

Very local resident of wet commons, pond margins, and old gravel pits, but usually fairly common where it occurs.

Eleocharis palustris with larva feeding in May/June in a shoot.

Recorded in 12 (9%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-14 mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Common Spike-rush
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
23/06/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
17/06/2022 to 23/06/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
24/08/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSO96
17/06/20212VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
16/06/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
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