Gelechiidae : Gelechiinae
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Carpatolechia alburnella

(Zeller, 1839)771 / 35.149

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded species that flies at night and comes to light. It can be found during summer, mainly June to August. The larvae feed from spun together or folded Betula leaves in the spring following oviposition.

Identification: A white winged species variably marked with scattered black scales in particular forming a costal mark at two thirds and a small mark on the base of the costa. The wings have strong scale tufts around which are a light ochre tint. More Info

Recorded in 6 (10%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1993.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/2020125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
03/08/2018+25TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
16/07/2016+26TL87 - Barnham/West Stow
23/07/2015125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
10/07/2015125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Wingspan: 12-14mm.
Flight: June - Aug.
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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