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(Linnaeus, 1758) 163 / 54.002

Davey, P., 2009: A local species in the British Isles, the larva initially mining the leaves of common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and then feeding on the outer surface of the plant's lower leaves. In Dorset, the moth is local, frequenting unimproved grassland on calcareous and neutral soils. On optimum sites it can be abundant and in such places may be observed visiting flowers such as knapweed (Centaurea spp.) and field scabious (Knautia arvensis).

Recorded in 15 (38%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1889.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: M 12-15mm. F 11-13mm
Flight: May - July. Day-flier
Foodplant:   Common and Sheeps Sorrel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/06/202319ST60 Cerne Abbas
15/06/202219SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
16/06/202119ST50 Halstock
17/06/202019ST60 Cerne Abbas
07/06/202019ST91 Tarrant Gunville

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