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Elegia similella

(Zincken, 1818)1449 / 62.010

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A rare and local species in Suffolk that also arrives as an immigrant.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying during summer and will visit light. The larvae feed on Quercus robur leaves from a protective web. Pupation occurs during autumn.

Identification: An easily identified black or dark brown moth with a prominent white forewing bar centrally on the moth. The bar narrows and fades as it reaches the costa. A dentate sub-terminal line can sometimes be seen.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (14%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
26/06/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
23/06/2023126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
21/06/2023125TM33 - Bawdsey/Felixstowe
10/06/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
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Wingspan: 20 mm
Flight: May to August
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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