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Brachmia blandella

Checklist Number
35.028 [B&F: 0866]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Gelechiidae
Subfamily:Dichomeridinae
Genus:Brachmia
Species:blandella
Authority:(Fabricius, 1798)

Common in grassland and woodland throughout much of England and southern Wales. In Hampshire a widespread and often common species, but so far recorded only between Freshwater and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Larva feeds on Gorse.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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