Pyralidae : Phycitinae
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Ortholepis betulae
Birch Knot-horn
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Pyla fusca
Dusky Knot-horn

(Haworth, 1811)1451 / 62.012
=Brown Knot-horn
=Matilella fusca

Norfolk status
Local.
Heathland and moorland.
Likes to rest on areas of burnt heath, making use of some excellent camouflage!

Scattered distribution, mainly in VC27 with recent increase in records.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/08/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
05/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
28/07/2024327TG23North Walsham
27/07/2024227TG23North Walsham
13/07/2024128TF93Thursford
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Wingspan: c. 26mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Heather and Bilberry.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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