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Epiblema foenella
White-foot Moth (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1183 / 49.288
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Comer Woods, Shropshire, 17th 2023.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 17-26 mm
Flight: July/August
Foodplant:   Mugwort, Wormwood Tansy and Yarrow.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Uncommon resident on urban wasteland and roadsides.

Artemisia vulgaris with larva feeding from August to May in the roots, and pupating in the lower stem. Occupied dead stems easily break off at the base in late winter/early spring, leaving a plug of chewed pith and frass visible.

Recorded in 62 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/2023140SO79 - Bridgnorth
02/08/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
30/07/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
29/07/2023139SO89 - Himley/Penn
28/07/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
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