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Caloptilia rufipennella
Rufous Stilt (Hübner, 1796)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
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Photo © Mike Crewe,  MV trap, Sheringham

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Wingspan: 11-12mm
Flight: (July) Aug - April (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: A
Status
Widespread.

Variety of habitats.
First discovered in Britain in 1970.

Identified by smaller size and the dark brown or black with whitish bands femur and tibia of the front legs in sharp contrast to the wing colour.

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
26/03/2024128TF63Snettisham
28/10/2023128TF63Heacham
28/10/2023+28TF63Ken Hill Wood / Snettisham
24/10/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
24/10/2023128TF63Hunstanton
21/10/2023128TF74Holme NNR
20/10/2023128TF63Hunstanton
20/10/2023127TG11Costessey
11/10/2023128TF83North Creake
07/10/2023128TF83North Creake
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