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Monochroa cytisella
Bracken Gall Moth

(Curtis, 1837)728 / 35.065
=Bracken Neb

Uncommon resident of bracken-covered hillsides, commons and acidic woodland.

Pteridum aquilinum with the pink larva feeding in May/June, in a shoot causing a swelling.

Recorded in 37 (26%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1924.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-12 mm
Flight: July / August
Foodplant:   Bracken
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
29/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
25/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
11/07/202220VC40 - ShropshireSO79
23/07/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO75
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