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Catoptria falsella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1316 / 63.102
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Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Local in the northern half of the County.

Beaumont, 2002: This moth has become much more common and widespread during the past twelve years and is now recorded throughout the County. VC61. Spurn, 6.8.1989, two 3.8.1990, 6 & 28.7.1997 (BRS); Holme-on-Spalding Moor, 24.7.1991 (EDC); South Cave, 7.7.1992 det. HEB, three, 3.7-17.8.1993 (DBC); Bubwith, 24.7.1992 (GBS); Cottingham, 1.8.1992, 21.7.1993 (PAC); Skipwith Common, 17.7.1993 (HEB, GB); Bridlington, 24.7.1993 (ASE); Lower Derwent Valley NNR, July 1996 (CR); Muston, 28.7.1996 (HEB, PQW); Rudston, 8.8.1996, 3 & 4.8.1997 (ASE). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

VC63. Rossington, four 2-21.8.1994, four 9.7-8.8.1998, annually thereafter (RIH); Falthwaite, Hood Green, 16.8.1997 (JDHB); Wintersett Country Park, 30.8.1998 (PSm, PM et al.); West Melton, 17.7.1999, 11.8.2000 (HEB). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

Recorded in 128 (64%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Catoptria margaritella  |  Thisanotia chrysonuchella >
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/2024161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
14/09/2024161TA03 - Beverley (S) / Cottingham
08/09/2024163SE40 - Goldthorpe
08/09/2024161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
08/09/2024161TA03 - Beverley (S) / Cottingham
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