35.148 BF772  -  Gelechiidae -  Gelechiinae - Carpatolechia fugitivella - Elm Grey - (Zeller, 1839) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Gelechiidae Other Name/s: Elm Groundling ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewing greyish with blackish speckling and suffused black marks on the costa near the base and before and beyond the middle. Up to three small patches of whitish scales in the mid-wing. Whitish head.
Distribution:  (First record: 1974 )  -  (Last record: 25/06/2024 at Allestree )  -  Status in Derbyshire uncertain/unknown due to simply insufficient data. The first modern day record, appears to be one trapped 16.7.2003.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  On the wing in June-July Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 12-15mm
Food Plant: Elm (Ulmus spp).
Last Recorded Date: 25/06/2024
Last Recorded By: Stephen Plant
Last Recorded General Area: Allestree
First Recorded Year: 1974

IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

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