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Aristotelia ericinella
Heath Elder (Zeller, 1839)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
752 / 35.050
Photo © Chris Knott,  20/07/2022 - Great Ellingham - Garden

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 12-13mm.
Flight: One generation July - Aug
Foodplant:   Heather
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Heathland species, occurring throughout much of England and Wales in suitable habitat.

Distinctive day-flying species, the adults are on the wing from the afternoon onwards but can be quite elusive. Also comes to light.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
22/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
21/08/2023128TF83North Creake
21/08/2023128TF72Grimston
21/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
21/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
20/08/2023128TF63Dersingham
15/08/2023+28TF62Sandringham
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