Ypsolophidae : Ochsenheimeriinae
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Ochsenheimeria vacculella

Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1842253 / 17.016

Rare resident.

Lolium spp. and probably other grasses with larva feeding in May, first in the leaf blade and then the stem. Adults rest in bark crevices on tree trunks and behind loose bark, occasionally in outbuildings.

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2014.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 11-12mm (Male) 12-14mm (Female)
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Rye-grass, Couch, Brome, Meadow-grass, Wheat, Meadow-fescue, Cat's-tail
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/08/20141VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
03/08/1993+VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
July 1982+VC37 - WorcestershireSO73
19241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ74
19241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ73
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