Gelechiidae : Gelechiinae
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Altenia scriptella
(Hübner, 1796)766 / 35.155

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Occurs on maple. Copdock (Hkg); Flixton nr Bungay (Ctw).

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded summer flying species that comes to light. The larvae feed from an upward folded leaf of Acer campestre or other Acer species

Identification: This is a boldly marked Gelechiid species in black on white with a brown sub-costal streak. It could be mistaken for a Carpatolechia species. More Info

Recorded in 5 (9%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1980.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/06/2023126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
26/06/2021125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
30/06/2020125TM48 - Beccles/Brampton
25/07/2012126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
12/06/2006126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
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Wingspan: 12-13mm.
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Field Maple.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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