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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Similar to a number of other Gelechid species – Gen. Det identification, if unsure.
ID pointers: Note the black line along the bottom edge of the thorax/wing base of the forewings and extensive raised scale tufts are distinctive.
Distribution: (Last record: 07/08/2020 at Allestree ) - Found on Oak but current status in the county unknown/uncertain due to insufficient data, with only one or two records.
*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Date: 07/08/2020
Last Recorded By: Stephen Plant
Last Recorded General Area: Allestree
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