Gelechiidae : Dichomeridinae
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Dichomeris alacella

(Zeller, 1839)851 / 35.025

Rare resident in south of region .

Larva feeds on lichens on tree trunks in June, adults come to light.

Much increased in recent years.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 10 (7%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 13-14mm
Flight: July / August
Foodplant:   lichens
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
13/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
08/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
18/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO72
17/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
17/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
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