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Acrolepiopsis assectella
Leek Moth (Zeller, 1839)
Glyphipterigidae: Acrolepiinae
473 / 19.011
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  15/04/2015 - Hethersett

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Acrolepia autumnitella
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: October to May, June to July
Foodplant:   Onion, leek or garlic
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Mostly recorded at coastal areas but can be found inland.
The larvae are a potential pest on leek crops, but is rather scarce and local in UK.

Similar to other species of Acrolepiopsis.

Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1944.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/04/2024128TF63Dersingham
12/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/04/2024128TF91Dereham 
01/04/2024128TF63Dersingham
19/03/2024128TF63Snettisham
18/03/2024127TG20Poringland
18/03/2024128TF63Heacham
17/03/2024128TF63Dersingham
17/03/2024228TF63Heacham
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