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Gillmeria pallidactyla
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Black Meadow, Chaddesley Wood, Worcestershire. July 6th 2016.

Gillmeria pallidactyla Gillmeria pallidactyla Gillmeria pallidactyla Gillmeria pallidactyla

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Gillmeria pallidactyla
(Haworth, 1811)1504 / 45.008
=Platyptilia pallidactyla

Fairly common resident of rough grassland, on commons, roadbanks, old railway lines and open woodland rides.

Achillea millefolium, A. ptarmica with larva feeding in stems and shoots from September to June.

Recorded in 71 (51%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1897.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 23-27mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Yarrow, sneezewort and possibly tansy.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
22/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
19/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
18/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
13/07/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSO98
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