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Aphomia sociella
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Aphomia sociella

(Linnaeus, 1758)1428 / 62.001

Common throughout the Region.

A sexually dimorphic species of woodland, scrub, parkland, gardens.

Lays eggs in nests of bumblebees and wasps. Larvae can be common where they occur. Adults hide by day and come readily to light.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1872.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-44 mm.
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Comb from bee or wasp nests.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
17/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
29/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
26/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
23/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
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