Crambidae – Pyraustinae – Anania hortulata – Small Magpie
STATUS – Widely distributed and common mainly in the southern half of the county. On Nettle.
ID POINTERS – Very distinctive. Head and thorax are yellow. The abdomen is banded black and yellow. Forewings are black and white
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during May – August
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©