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Agriphila straminella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1304 / 63.093

A very common, sometimes abundant, species found throughout the region.

Note the pale straw forewing, darker towards the costa is distinctive.

Recorded in 124 (89%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 16-19 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
15/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
09/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP08
09/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
08/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
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