62.048 BF1437  -  Pyralidae -  Phycitinae - Euzophera pinguis - Ash-bark Knot-horn - (Haworth, 1811) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Pyralidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Easy enough to identify with zig zag cross-lines of dark and pale colour. Ground colour of forewing is usually a creamy yellowish or pale greyish brown.
Distribution:  A fairly local species both nationally and no doubt in the county. Found on Ash.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing during July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 23-28mm
Food Plant: Ash.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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