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Dystebenna stephensi

(Stainton, 1849)907 / 39.004

Rare resident.

Quercus spp. with larva feeding in the bark of old oaks.
A species associated with ancient parkland oaks, but found in VC37 to be breeding on relatively young trees in a small relic ancient woodland. Has also appeared in garden light traps in recent years.
Can be seen flying around the trunks of trees during the day.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1997.
Last Recorded in 2017.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: C. 9mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Oak bark
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
18/07/20171VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
06/07/20171VC37 - WorcestershireSO75
22/07/20111VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
22/07/20112VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
24/07/20101VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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