35.148 BF772 – Gelechiidae – Gelechiinae – Carpatolechia fugitivella

Gelechiidae – Gelechiinae – Carpatolechia fugitivella – Elm Groundling

STATUS – Status unknown – lats recorded in 1974, this seems to be the first modern day record, trapped 16.7.2003

ID POINTERS – Forewing greyish with blackish speckling and suffused black marks on the costa near the base and before and beyond the middle. Up to three small patches of whitish scales in the mid-wing. Whitish head.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in June-September 

IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

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