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Trichophaga tapetzella
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Trichophaga tapetzella
Tapestry Moth

(Linnaeus, 1758)234 / 12.025

Norfolk status
Rare.
Once widespread and abundant, very rare since the 1940s with the introduction of artificial fibres and insecticides.

Records listed from 1874 - C. Barrett.
"A pest in warehouses and homes where larvae devour garments and organic items."

[MBGBI vol2 p191]

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 5 (7%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 1990.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
July 1990+28TF62West Lynn
July 1990128TF62West Lynn
1939+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
1939+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
1937+27TG50Yarmouth
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Wingspan: 15-22mm
Flight: May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Fur, hair and feathers
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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