Pammene argyrana (Oak Gall Moth) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Approx Length (c. 6.5mm) Wingspan (10-13 mm.)

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Pammene argyrana

Oak Gall Moth

(H�bner, 1799)	1228 / 49.363
=Black-bordered Piercer

Norfolk status
Local.
Early spring species.
Oak woodland.

Records from Dersingham bog NNR, and old records from King's Lynn. (BTM)

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing examined - otherwise Grade 4

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Wingspan:	10-13 mm.
Flight:	April and May
Foodplant:	The larva lives in a gall, often that of another insect.
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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