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Argyrotaenia ljungiana
(Thunberg, 1797)974 / 49.020

Locally common resident of heathland and moorland.

Calluna vulgaris, Erica spp., Vaccinium myrtillus with larva feeding in spun leaves in June and September.

Recorded in 20 (14%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-16 mm
Flight: April / May, and again in late June.
Foodplant:   Bog myrtle, Heather, as well as various trees
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO39
09/05/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO34
17/04/20191VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
17/06/2017+VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
22/07/20161VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
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