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Sitochroa verticalis
Lesser Pearl (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Pyraustinae
1371 / 63.015
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  29/05/2016 - Narborough railway line NWT

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European Corn-borer
Ostrinia nubilalis
Wingspan: c. 32 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Various plants inc. Creeping thistle, Broom and Goosefoot.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Localised primarily to the Brecks.

Easily disturbed by day from amongst clover and other rough pasture. Comes to light at night, and is known to migrate.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/09/2023128TF61King's Lynn (S)
21/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
13/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
11/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
04/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
01/08/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
31/07/2023127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
27/07/2023127TG11Costessey
25/07/2023228TF74Titchwell
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