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Pempelia palumbella
Heather Knot-horn ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1442 / 62.023
Photo © Dave Appleton,  21/06/2014 - Holt Lowes

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 21-27 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Heather and Milkwort.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Common on most heathland sites and Dersingham bog.

Easily disturbed from amongst heather on sunny days.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/08/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
25/07/2024127TG42Eccles
22/07/2024+27TG12Buxton Heath / Marsham
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
20/07/2024128TF63Heacham
20/07/2024+28TF62Sandringham
19/07/2024127TG23North Walsham
09/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
28/06/2024128TF63Dersingham
26/06/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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