Depressariidae : Depressariinae
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Depressaria pulcherrimella
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Depressaria douglasella

Stainton, 1849677 / 32.044

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: Two Suffolk records from Breckland.

Life Style: The moth is single brooded and flies during July, August and September. It is not known if the ova or larvae pass the winter. The larvae feed on the leaves of Daucus, Pastinaca and Torilis from a silken tube. They pupate on the ground.

Identification: The moth is a smaller species of Depressaria. It is similar to D. pulcherrimella from which it can be seperated on external characters if fresh otherwise dissection is necessary. More Info

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2013.
Last Recorded in 2016.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/07/2016+26TL87 - Barnham/West Stow
30/08/2013+26TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Wingspan: 17-12mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Wild carrot, Parsnip
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
     
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