Micropterix aureatella (Yellow-barred Pollen-moth)


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Micropterix aureatella
Yellow-barred Pollen-moth (Scopoli, 1763)
Micropterigidae

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Photo © JB Kemp, Benbecula VC110, 14/06/2015

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Similar Species: None

Wingspan:	8-11mm
Flight:	May-June
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

Status
Unknown.
Woodland and heathland habitats with neutral and acid soils.
Adults feed on the pollen of a variety of flowers, especially those of sedge.

Listed by Barrett in 1874 without locality, possibly in error?

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Latest 10 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	Area
1874	+	-		Norfolk (Unknown Location)

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