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Trifurcula squamatella
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Trifurcula squamatella

Stainton, 184946a / 4.070

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: The species is rare in Britain and is currently only recorded from Suffolk and Norfolk.

Life Style: The moth is single brooded flying during August and early September. The larvae are believed to mine the green bark of Cytisus.

Identification: This is a large pale species of Nepticulidae at 9 to 13mm wingspan which generally allows identification on sight. The female is larger than the male. More Info

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (7%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2008.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/2025325TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
05/09/2025125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
31/08/2025126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
27/08/2025325TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
26/08/2025225TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Wingspan: 9 -13mm
Flight: Late summer
Foodplant:   Thought to mine bark of Broom.
Nat Status: Suffolk only
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
     
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