Micropterigidae
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Micropterix aruncella
White-line Pollen-moth
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Micropterix calthella
Plain Pollen-moth

(Linnaeus, 1761)5 / 1.005
=Plain Gold

Norfolk status
Tiny moth with metallic bronzy forewings. Day flying.
Woodland, fens, wet meadows.

Micropterix are unusual in that the adults have fully functional mouthparts, and feed on pollen.

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
29/06/2024127TG21Norwich (Hellesdon)
07/06/2024227TG20Norwich (Centre)
04/06/2024227TG02Foxley Wood
23/05/2024127TG04Glandford
19/05/2024328TL99Rockland St Peter
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Wingspan: 7-10 mm.
Flight: daytime in May and June
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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