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Mirificarma mulinella
Gorse Streak (Zeller, 1839)
Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae
792 / 35.093
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Bury Ditches, Shropshire. Ex larva on broom.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 11-15mm.
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Broom, gorse.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Fairly common resident in areas with plenty of broom and gorse.

With larva feeding in flowers and spun shoots of Ulex europaeus and Cytisus scoparius in April/May.

Recorded in 49 (35%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
02/09/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
26/08/2023240SO49 - Church Stretton
21/08/2023139SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
02/08/2023140SO49 - Church Stretton
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