Pyralidae – Phycitinae – Cryptoblabes bistriga
STATUS – Unknown – In 1988 there were no records since 1928. Species is nationally local in Oak woodland or on Oak.
ID POINTERS – Forewing reddish brown to purplish-brown with two white or creamy white cross bands. The basal cross line/band is narrower than the larger one at the apex/termen. This specimen was trapped 29th August 2012.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during April – September
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©