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Udea prunalis
Dusky Pearl ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Spilomelinae
1390 / 63.034
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  09/07/2020 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 20-24 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Fairly common.
Distinctive white under-body and legs, with a dark ground colour.
Associated with Blackthorn, flies at night but is easily disturbed from its resting place by day.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2023328TF90Scoulton
21/08/2023128TF83North Creake
19/08/2023128TF83North Creake
17/08/2023328TF90Scoulton
17/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
15/08/2023128TF90Scoulton
14/08/2023127TG23North Walsham
11/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
09/08/2023128TF83North Creake
09/08/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
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