Orange Moth - P. Clement 2021
Gracillariidae : Acrocercopinae
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Parornix fagivora
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Swept from Fagus, Comer Wood, Shropshire, 19th August 2022.

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Parornix fagivora

(Frey, 1861)302 / 15.026

Extremely local.

Fagus sylvatica with larva feeding in July and September in a small blotch in a leaf then in a series of folds, turning the leaf edge or tip downwards. Pupates in a cocoon in an upwardly folded leaf edge.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Mine: Either the leaf or a good photograph required

Recorded in 11 (8%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-10mm
Flight: Two generations, May and August
Foodplant:   Beech
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: L
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO78
19/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO78
12/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO79
09/09/2017+VC40 - ShropshireSJ41 -
07/09/2017+VC40 - ShropshireSJ22 -
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