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Agriphila inquinatella
Barred Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1306 / 63.090
Photo © David Laurie,  09/08/2023 - Honingham

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Wingspan: 23-29 mm.
Flight: July to September
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Distinctive, but variable. Prefers dryer grassy areas.
Heathland, grassland, woodland, fens and gardens.
Fairly common and widespread especially in the Brecks.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1914.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/11/2023128TF63Dersingham
11/09/2023127TG22North Walsham
10/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
09/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2023128TF63Snettisham
07/09/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
05/09/2023128TF74Brancaster
04/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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