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19.011 (BF473)

Leek Moth   

Acrolepiopsis assectella
Adult: 2
Import? Rare.

Life cycle

Larvae present May-June, August-October.  Adults June-July, August-May.

Larval foodplants

Allium species, especially cultivated leeks and onions.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found on Auchencairn Bay on 12th July 2010, specimen now at National Museums Scotland.

1 record(s) from 1 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2010
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 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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