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Pseudopostega crepusculella
Mint Cap (Zeller, 1839)
Opostegidae: Oposteginae
121 / 5.004

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Sorrel Cap
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Wingspan: 7-10.5mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Mint
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Phil Sterling (2008): A locally widespread species in the British Isles, associated with marshy habitats and especially mint (Mentha spp.).

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
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