Norfolk status Common. One of two very common Metzneria in Norfolk.
Very similar to M. lappella, M. metzneriella is generally darker, with orange/reddish brown in middle of wing and towards the costa. Genitalia dissection may be required to confirm identification.
Grassland, waste ground, downland and roadside verges throughout most UK.
Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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