62.074 BF1421 - Pyralidae - Pyralinae - Aglossa pinguinalis

62.074 BF1421 - Pyralidae - Pyralinae - Aglossa pinguinalis - Large Tabby

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Pyralidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Forewing ground colour a rather drab yellowish or pinkish brown overly marked with blackish marks and variable cross lines.

Distribution: Probably a localised and declining species in the county.

Flight Period: June / July / August / September / - On the wing during June – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - occasionally attracted to light

Wingspan: 29-38mm

Food Plant: Straw and chaff in out-buildings, as well as on sheep-dung.

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Aglossa pinguinalis – Large Tabby – Melbourne – Tony Davison