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Gynnidomorpha alismana
Water-plantain Straw (Ragonot, 1883)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
930 / 49.108
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Avon Meadows Wetland, Pershore, June 2011.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Common Water-plantain.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Uncommon local resident of pools and marshes.

Alisma plantago-aquatica with larva feeding in September/October in the flower-stem. Overwintering and pupating in situ; tiny holes in the dead stems in winter indicate the presence of larvae.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
01/06/2018139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
18/08/2015139SP09 - Sandwell Valley
10/07/2015137SO94 - Pershore
22/05/2015137SO94 - Pershore
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