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Carpatolechia alburnella

(Zeller, 1839)771 / 35.149

Uncommon resident on heaths, commons and in birch woodland.

Betula spp. with larva feeding in spun leaves in May/June.

Recorded in 29 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-14mm.
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO96
02/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
19/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
19/07/20224VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
18/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
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