62.069 BF1432  -  Pyralidae -  Phycitinae - Anerastia lotella - Sandhill Knot-horn - (Hübner, 1813) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Pyralidae
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ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Pima boisduvaliella; (Sea Pea Knot-horn)
Distribution:  (Last record: 16/04/2025 at Swadlincote )  -  This species is predominantly coastal, being found in sand dunes and slacks. There are two records from DaNES checklist, including one from 25/7/1998 from Swadlincote.
Flight Period: July /  -  Flies in July Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 16 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 19-27mm
Food Plant: Coastal grasses
Last Recorded Date: 16/04/2025
Last Recorded Year: 1998
Last Recorded By - The late Dave Budworth (DaNES)
Last Recorded General Area - Swadlincote

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