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1464a Zophodia grossulariella

(Hübner, 1809)

Adult
Zophodia grossulariella (Adult)

Adult

Hellerup, Denmark

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Adult

Hellerup, Denmark

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1464a Zophodia grossulariella

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1464a Zophodia grossulariella

(Hübner, 1809)

Wingspan 25-36mm.

This is a large pyrale with a distinctive black-bordered first band on the forewing.

The foodplant is gooseberry (Ribes ura-crispa), the larva feeding on the unripe berries.

The species is known throughout Europe but in Britain is a rare visitor. It was first found in Kent in 1982 and has since been noted in Norfolk.

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