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Photo © Raymond A Watson,  female Hollesley 17 June 22 gen det

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Monochroa hornigi

Staudinger, 1883740 / 35.077

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk that is probably under-recorded.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying from June to September and coming to light. The larvae are known to feed in Persicaria species and may also feed on Rumex species. The larvae hibernate fully fed. They pupate in a cocoon away from the larval habitation.

Identification: The moth is a dark fuscous with whitish and darker markings that are common for a number of Monochroa species. The link below shows the species with markings at its best. These may not always be evident. Without clear evidence of a photograph then genitalia dissection is necessary for a record. More Info

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 3 (5%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

Monochroa suffusella  |  Oxypteryx wilkella >

Determination
Hollesley 25 September 2021 - Raymond A Watson
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2022125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
16/06/2022+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
25/09/2021+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
18/07/2021+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
29/06/2019125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Wingspan: 9-12mm
Flight: July to September
Foodplant:   Pale Persicaria.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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