Agriphila tristella (Common Grass-moth)


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Agriphila tristella
Common Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae : Crambinae

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Photo © Matthew Casey, 08/08/2017 - Hethersett

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Similar Species
Pale-streaked Grass-moth Agriphila selasella

Wingspan:	c.27 mm.
Flight:	June to September
Foodplant:	Grasses.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Status
Woodland, gardens, grassland, heathland, fens.
pale longitudinal streak which branches into 'fingers' towards the wing tip.
Common and widespread

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1912.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	Area
15/09/2023	1	28	TF63	Dersingham
10/09/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
10/09/2023	2	28	TF63	Heacham
09/09/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2023	1	28	TF63	Dersingham
08/09/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2023	+	27	TG41	Filby
07/09/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2023	1	27	TG02	Hindolveston
07/09/2023	1	28	TF51	Walpole Highway

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