Caryocolum alsinella (Narrow Groundling) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Caryocolum alsinella

Narrow Groundling

(Zeller, 1868)

827 / 35.128

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Found at sandy coastal locations.

Recent records from Caister, Great Yarmouth and Winterton including larval records on Common Mouse-ear.

Old Victorian records of Caryocolum proxima on Little Mouse-ear (Cerastium semidecandrum) are now thought to be a misidentification of Caryocolum alsinella.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
02/07/2020	1	28	TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
26/06/2017	1	28	TL98 - Brettenham/Harling
14/05/2016	+	27	TG51 - Winterton/Caister
05/06/2012	+	27	TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
08/07/2001	+	27	TG51 - Winterton/Caister

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Wingspan:	8-11mm
Flight:	July-mid August
Foodplant:	Mouse-ear sp.
Nat Status:	Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

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Further info: Caryocolum alsinella

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	Historical UK Distribution (pre 2013)
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