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Athrips mouffetella
(Linnaeus, 1758)762 / 35.085

Uncommon but widespread resident in deciduous woodland and gardens.

Lonicera spp. with larva feeding in a white silk web in May/June.

Recorded in 61 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 15-16mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle, Fly Honeysuckle, Snowberry.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Oxypteryx atrella | Prolita sexpunctella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
27/07/20233VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
24/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
22/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
19/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
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