Norfolk status Very similar, but much rarer than Anacampsis populella
Only reliably told apart by examination of the genitalia. Note different foodplant.
A. blattariella has fairly recently been bred (and confirmed by dissection) from Alder (Alnus glutinosa) at Upton Fen VC27. (M.R. Young, det. S. Palmer, 03.vi.2012)
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 16 (23%) of 69 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2004. Last Recorded in 2018. Additional Stats
Hawk moths
