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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Purdis Farm, Ipswich. June 2004. Gen.det.

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Cnephasia stephensiana
Approx Length (c. 9mm) Wingspan (14-18mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Cnephasia incertana

(Treitschke, 1835)1024 / 49.049

Morley’s Final Catalogue: A very frequent species everywhere from Ipswich to Gorleston palings; at light by Fritton Lake and often at Monks Soham in July. On 20 June 1933 one was being devoured by the Wolf-fly, Empis livida

Recent Status: A less common species currently.

Life Style: A single brooded summer flying species that comes to light. The larvae initially mine before hibernation. In spring they feed on a variety of herbaceous plants in the shoots.

Identification: This species can only be reliably identified by examination of the genitalia. More Info

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 18 (31%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1987.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Staverton Park - Raymond A Watson
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
17/06/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
16/06/2023225TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
10/06/2022125TM59 - Lowestoft
04/06/2022126TL64 - Haverhill
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 14-18mm.
Flight: Mainly June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Plantain, Sorrel.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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