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Caloptilia robustella
Shaded Oak Stilt J?ckh, 1972
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
287 / 15.009
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Bernwood Forest, Bucks Apr 2010 (gen det)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Oak Stilt
Caloptilia alchimiella
Foodplant:   Oak
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Mine: R

Probably widespread in our area but under-recorded because dissection is required to confirm separation from the less frequent C. alchimiella.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Mine: Moth needs to be reared and, in some cases, possibly dissected.

Recorded in 39 (28%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1982.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/08/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
01/08/2022122SU77 - Reading
29/07/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
17/06/2022122SU77 - Reading
16/06/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
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