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Euzophera pinguis
Ash-bark Knot-horn (Haworth, 1811)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1470 / 62.048
Photo © David Rowe,  MV lamp. Leek, 29/7/22

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 23-28 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Ash.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A once scarce species that has spread rapidly to become quite common.

It is a species of woodland and hedgerows where Ash Fraxinus grows. The larvae feed in galleries within the bark while the adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/07/2024136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
12/09/2023136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
09/09/2023139SJ63 - Market Drayton
09/09/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
09/09/2023239SJ93 - Downs Banks/Stone
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