Micropterix aruncella
Species account (old)
In vc 66 it is often seen in hordes on flowers of Plantago media (Hoary Plantain) on the coastal limestone grassland sites and in the abandoned limestone quarries. It is also found in the west of the county at several sites in the Derwent Valley and also along the River Wear both east and west of Wolsingham.
Statistics
| Records | 98 |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 130 |
| Largest Sample | 10 |
| First Recorded | 1853 |
| Last Recorded | 2023 |
| Earliest Adult Record | 16/05 |
| Latest Adult Record | 22/07 |
| Monad Coverage | 1.3% |
| Hexad Coverage | 31.0% |
Map
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Map (image)
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Week graph
This graph shows the County Durham (VC66) records of Micropterix aruncella per 7-day period, differentiated by life stage. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact count of records at that point in time. Hover over/hold the life stage legend to highlight a particular life stage; click on a life stage label to remove it from the graph. The graph can be filtered further by selecting the era.
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Era graph
Year graph
Gallery
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Foodplants
There are no foodplants listed for the larval stages of Micropterix aruncella.
Habitats
There are no habitats listed for Micropterix aruncella.