63.020 BF1380  -  Crambidae -  Pyraustinae - Anania perlucidalis - Marsh Pearl Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Crambidae Other Name/s: Fenland Pearl, Phlyctaenia perlucidalis ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Rounded forewings that are pearly translucent whitish with pale brown markings. A half-moon shaped brown blotch about half way down leading edge of forewing and three darker brown zig-zag cross-lines.
Distribution:  Not listed in Harrison & Sterling (1988) – A recent addition to the counties micro lepidoptera list. A wetland species thats expanding its range.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 21-23mm
Food Plant: Thistles (Cirsium and Carduus).
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IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© 

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