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Phycita roborella
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Phycita roborella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1452 / 62.029

A common resident especially in oak woodland.

The larvae feed from September to May in spun leaves of oak Quercus spp.

The adults come to light and also to sugar.

Recorded in 94 (67%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 24-29 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Oak.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Dioryctria abietella | Hypochalcia ahenella >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
01/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
31/08/20243VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
23/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ60
23/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
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