Glyphipterigidae : Glyphipteriginae
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Glyphipterix simpliciella
Cocksfoot Moth

(Stephens, 1834)391 / 19.007

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Tiny moth, can be found by day between May and July visiting flowers, especially buttercup, often many to one flower.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/07/2023128TF92Hempton / Fakenham
11/06/2023128TF72Hillington
08/06/2023527TG04Kelling
07/06/2023+27TG30Acle
03/06/2023127TG51Scratby
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 6-9mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Cock's-foot, Tall Fescue
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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