Gelechiidae : Anomologinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  10/06/2016 - North Elmham - male (gen det)

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Bryotropha similis
Obscure Moss-moth

(Stainton, 1854)780 / 35.049
=Obscure Neb*

Norfolk status
Widespread but relatively uncommon species in open, sometimes sparsely vegetated, country and urban areas.
Comes to light in small numbers.
Usually very dark in colour, resembles several other Bryotropha species.



[MBGBI vol4.2 p110]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 19 (26%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Bryotropha similis (m), Bawdswell, Norfolk, Slide 1311 J Clifton.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
15/07/2023128TL79Cranwich
10/07/2023127TG42Eccles
08/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
13/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
12/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 10-13mm.
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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