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Capperia britanniodactylus
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Capperia britanniodactylus
(Gregson, 1869)1494 / 45.028
=Capperia britanniodactyla

Uncommon local resident.

Teucrium scorodonia with larva feeding from September to May. In the spring eating part way through the stem of a shoot, causing it to droop, and feeding on the withering leaves.

Recorded in 23 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1868.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-21mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Wood-sage
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Oxyptilus laetus | Buckleria paludum >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
13/07/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
25/06/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
13/07/20191VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
28/06/20191VC39 - StaffordshireSO88
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