8.002 .... B&F 0130
Incurvaria masculella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Status .....Probably common at many sites across Nottinghamshire, but only well recorded from the Sherwood Forest and Idle Valley NR areas. Most often seen flying during the day. The male is shown left and the female right.

Note:- Incurvaria oehlmanniella females are similar and have the costal spot nearer the end of the wing than shown on Incurvaria masculella females.
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Photographed at Lound Wood April 2003
 
 
Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Incurvaria masculella
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Lound Moth Group. Graham Beeley. Martin Gray. Sean Tobin.

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Updated January 2025
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