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Caryocolum fraternella
Stitchwort Groundling (Douglas, 1851)
Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae
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Photo © Karen Hand And Sarah Hand,  25/07/2019 - Garboldisham

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Mouse-ear Groundling
Caryocolum marmorea
Wingspan: 9-13mm
Flight: June-August
Foodplant:   stitchworts and mouse-ears
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Various widespread records.

Dry grassland, heathland and damp areas seem to be favoured.

Similar to other species of Caryocolum.
C. viscariella and dark forms of C. marmorea have similar coloration.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 11 (15%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2022128TF92North Elmham
13/08/2022128TF92North Elmham
12/08/2022127TG02Hindolveston
11/08/2022127TG02Hindolveston
10/08/2022127TG02Hindolveston
04/08/2022327TG02Hindolveston
01/08/2022227TG02Hindolveston
31/07/2022227TG02Hindolveston
25/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
24/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
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