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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Female, gen.det. Purdis Farm, Ipswich. July 2021.

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Cnephasia genitalana

Pierce and Metcalfe, 19151023 / 49.054

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Common about hawthorn in July. Bentley, Ipswich, Blaxhall, Flixton, &c.

Recent Status: One of the more frequent species of the genus.

Life Style: A single brooded summer flying species that comes to light. The larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plant flowers and shoots during summer. They overwinter as a pupa on the ground.

Identification: This species can only be reliably identified by examination of the genitalia. More Info

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 19 (33%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2000.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Cnephasia pumicana | Cnephasia communana >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/08/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
01/08/2024225TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
31/07/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
30/07/2024325TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
28/07/2024225TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Wingspan: c.15-22 mm.
Flight: Mostly July to Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Ragwort, Buttercup.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
     
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