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Grapholita compositella
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Powick. VC37. 15/05/2010

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Grapholita compositella
(Fabricius, 1775)1241 / 49.347

Fairly common resident of unimproved grassland, commons and roadside banks.

Trifolium spp., Lotus corniculatus with larva feeding in the stem in June/July, and in spun leaves and flowers in August/September.

Recorded in 70 (50%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1870.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-10 mm.
Flight: May / June and again in August
Foodplant:   Clover
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
21/06/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSO99
19/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
31/05/2024+VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
26/05/2024+VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
11/05/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
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