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Nemapogon koenigi
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Nemapogon koenigi

Capuşe, 1967217 / 12.017
=Nemapogon wolffiella

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk. Also known as N. wolffiella.

Life Style: A single brooded species that flies from May to August. The larvae feed on the fungi Annulohypoxylon multiforme and Fomitopsis betulina and rotting wood infected with the fungi.

Identification: The moth has a dark brown or black forewing marked with white. The white marks are around the costa termen and dorsum with one also at three quarters centrally. There may sometimes be more extensive white spotting and in those specimens genitalia dissection may be necessary to identify the species. The head is ochreous. Possible confusion with the female N. cloacella More Info

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 13 (22%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Hollesley 11 Aug 22 - Raymond A Watson
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
13/06/2025125TM14 - Ipswich
09/06/2025226TL76 - Kentford/Dalham
30/05/2025126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
29/05/2025125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
07/10/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Wingspan: 10-14mm.
Flight: May to August
Foodplant:   Bracket fungi and rotten wood
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
     
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