63.016 BF1386  -  Crambidae -  Pyraustinae - Anania fuscalis - Rattle Pearl - (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive - confusion with leaf mines       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Crambidae
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Other Name/s: Cinerous Pearl
Opsibotys fuscalis
ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Udea prunalis (Dusky Pearl)
Distribution:  Local throughout the British Isles. Only records from Harrison & Sterling – 1863 (Drakelow) 1885 and Little Eaton prior to 1905. No Modern day records.
Flight Period: June /  -  A single generation Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - but often seen by day Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 2 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 20-26mm
Food Plant: Yellow Rattle, Common Cow-wheat
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