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Athrips mouffetella
Honeysuckle Grey (Linnaeus, 1758)
Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae
762 / 35.085
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Black Meadow, Worcestershire. 9.7.22.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 15-16mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle, Fly Honeysuckle, Snowberry.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Uncommon but widespread resident in deciduous woodland and gardens.

Lonicera spp. with larva feeding in a white silk web in May/June.

Recorded in 61 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/08/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
27/07/2023337SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
24/07/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
22/07/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
19/07/2023137SO95 - Upton Snodsbury
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