Gracillariidae : Gracillariinae
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Caloptilia elongella
Alder Stilt
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Caloptilia rufipennella
Rufous Stilt

(Hübner, 1796)284 / 15.006
=Small Red Slender

Norfolk 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 54 (73%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/11/2024428TL89Mundford
29/10/2024128TF74Holme NNR
26/10/2024+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
25/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
22/10/2024128TL99Little Ellingham
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Wingspan: 11-12mm
Flight: (July) Aug - April (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Mine: A
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