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Zophodia grossulariella

(Hübner, 1796)1464a / 62.045

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: Very scarce immigrant. First noted in Suffolk during 2016, with a second record in 2024.

Life Style: The moth flies during April and May and comes to light. The larvae feed from a web on the fruit of Ribes species. The pupae overwinter.

Identification: A grey moth with black and white markings. The pre median line is strong. The palps point forwards.

Verification Grade Comment: Scarce immigrant/possible adventive

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2016.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/05/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
08/05/2016+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Wingspan: 25-36mm.
Flight: April and May
Foodplant:   Gooseberry
Nat Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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