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Catoptria pinella
Pearl Grass-moth (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1313 / 63.099
Photo © Lew Lawes,  27/07/2012

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Grassland, heathland, woodland, gardens, fens.
Fairly common especially on heathland.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/09/2023327TG11Taverham
01/09/2023127TM29Shotesham
25/08/2023327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
24/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
24/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
24/08/2023128TF91Dereham
23/08/2023127TG21Norwich (Catton)
23/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
23/08/2023327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
22/08/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
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