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0725 Metzneria aestivella (Zeller, 1839) - (Gelechiidae / Anomologinae)


Status: Nb
Notes: Nationally rare, England, southern Scotland, Wales and southern Ireland. Wingspan 11-15mm. Nocturnal; June to July. Frequents limestone grassland. Larva feeds within seedheads of Carline Thistle.

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