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Incurvaria masculella
Feathered Cutter ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Incurvariidae: Incurvariinae
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Pale Feathered Cutter
Incurvaria pectinea
Purple-tinged Cutter
Incurvaria oehlmanniella
Wingspan: 12-16 mm
Flight: April - June.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, roses
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Very similar to Incurvaria pectinea.

Males of this species and the similar I. pectinea both have comb-like or 'pectinate' antennae, a feature unusual amongst the micros.

This species tends to show more contrasting features, often with a purple metallic sheen.

Female could be confused with I. oehlmanniella but yellow marking on costa (if present) is closer to head than adjacent tornal spot.

Leaf-mine: May and June.
Very similar mines to I. pectinea (see previous species)

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/10/2023+28TF63Ken Hill Wood / Snettisham
24/08/2023+28TF63Snettisham
21/06/2023128TF74Holme NNR
21/06/2023+27TM29Shotesham
07/06/2023128TF62Sandringham
27/05/2023127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
18/05/2023128TF74Holme NNR
15/05/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
15/05/2023127TG22North Walsham
14/05/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
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