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Lampronia fuscatella
Birch Gall Moth (Tengström, 1848)
Prodoxidae: Lamproniinae
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Photo © Brian Jones

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: An occasional species across Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded day flying species that occasionally comes to light during May and June. The larvae feed in twigs of Betula resulting in gall formation. They may take two years to develop. They pupate in the larval habitation.

Identification: This is the largest of our Lampronia species. It is a uniform dark brown or fuscous colour with a pale yellow or ochre head. More Info

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (7%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1984.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/05/2022125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
25/05/2019+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
08/06/2013125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
08/06/2013125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
24/05/2012125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
Further info: Lampronia fuscatella
 
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