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Monochroa lucidella
Spike-rush Borer (Stephens, 1834)
Gelechiidae: Anomologinae
736 / 35.071
Photo © Ian Marshall, 12 Jul 2014,  North Ferriby, VC61

Similar Yorkshire Species: None
Wingspan: 12-14 mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Common Spike-rush
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Yorkshire Status: Scarce and local resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Recorded more frequently in recent years and is sometimes locally common.

Argus 50, 2005: VC65. Nosterfield, 1.7.2005 det. HEB (CHF, JCW, SPW). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

Recorded in 41 (21%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/2023163SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
18/07/2023163SE61 - Stainforth / Thorne
10/07/202323061TA27 - Flamborough Head (North)
09/07/2023161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
08/07/2023161TA24 - Hornsea
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