35.093 BF792  -  Gelechiidae -  Gelechiinae - Mirificarma mulinella - Gorse Streak - (Zeller, 1839) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Gelechiidae
** Identification write up and photograph required **
Other Name/s: Gorse Groundling ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Distribution:  (Last record: 2006 )  -  Uncertain due to insufficient data – Records from Harrison & Sterling 1952, 1977-81; DaNES – 28/7 & 2/8 1990 & 2004, 2006 – no further records to 2024
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing during July-September Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - occasionally attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 22 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 11-15mm
Food Plant: Gorse and Broom
Last Recorded Year: 2006
No First Date Information Recorded

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