Gelechiidae : Aristoteliinae
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Bryotropha affinis
Dark Moss-moth
Bryotropha similis
Obscure Moss-moth
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Bryotropha senectella
Grizzled Moss-moth
(Zeller, 1839)782 / 35.046
=Dull Red Neb

Recorded in 7 (19%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
28/06/2025129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
26/06/2025+29TL57 - Wicken Fen
26/06/2025+29TL57 - Wicken Fen
25/07/2024129TL66 - Chippenham Fen
11/08/2023+29TL57 - Wicken Fen
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Wingspan: 9-12.5mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Mosses
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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