35.151 BF770  -  Gelechiidae -  Gellechiinae - Carpatolechia proximella - Spotted Birch Grey - (Hübner, 1796) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Gelechiidae Other Name/s: Black-speckled Groundling ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Carpatolechia alburnella
ID pointers: Variable in appearance ranging from Brownish to Greyish forms. Speckled black and grey. Several pairs of black blotches or spots on the forewing
Distribution:  (Last record: 31/05/2024 at Long Clough )  -  The status in Derbyshire remains uncertain due to very few records of this species. It is probably under recorded and may well be common and widespread.
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  On the wing in May & June Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Thorpe; Christian Heintzen  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-16mm
Food Plant: Birch and Alder
Last Recorded Date: 31/05/2024
Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area: Long Clough
No First Date Information Recorded

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