Glyphipterigidae : Acrolepiinae
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Acrolepiopsis assectella
Leek Moth

(Zeller, 1839)473 / 19.011

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: Found locally in Suffolk.

Life Style: Double brooded with the autumn brood hibernating. It can be found throughout the year. The larvae feed on Allium species.

Identification: The moth can be identified with care taken in separating it from similar Acrolepiopsis and Acrolepia species. The larvae are a potential pest on leek crops where they feed initially in a mine and then between the leaves leaving their frass. More Info

Recorded in 16 (28%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1959.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Digitivalva pulicariae | Acrolepia autumnitella >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/04/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
19/03/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
23/08/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
18/08/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
15/08/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: October to May, June to July
Foodplant:   Onion, leek or garlic
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
     
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