35.16 BF755  -  Gelechiidae -  Gelechiinae - Stenolechia gemmella - Black V Bud Moth - (Linnaeus, 1758) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Gelechiidae
** Identification write up and photograph required **
Other Name/s: Black-dotted Groundling ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Distribution:  (Last record: 05/09/2014 at Swadlincote )  -  Significant record – Harrison & Sterling 1916 & 1950-53; Swadlincote 5/9/2014 (DaNES)
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  -  Has a habit of resting in crevices on bark Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - sometimes seen during the day Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 25 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 10-11mm
Food Plant: Oak
Last Recorded Date: 05/09/2014
No First Date Information Recorded

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