Hypsopygia costalis (Gold Triangle) - iMoths


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Hypsopygia costalis
Gold Triangle (Fabricius, 1775)
Pyralidae : Pyralinae

1413 / 62.075

Photo © Dave Jones, 27/07/2012 - Stoke Holy Cross

Similar Norfolk Species: None

Wingspan:	16-23 mm.
Flight:	July and August.
Foodplant:	Dry vegetable matter, such as haystacks and thatch.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Norfolk Status
Common and widespread.
Two distinct different resting postures.

(=Gold Fringe)

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Further info: Hypsopygia costalis