63.063 BF1334a  -  Crambidae -  Scopariinae - Scoparia basistrigalis - Chequered Grey - Knaggs, 1866 Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Crambidae
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Other Name/s: Base-lined Grey ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Eudonia truncicolella (Peppered Grey); Scoparia ambigualis (Common Grey)
Distribution:  (Last record: 2022 at No location )  -  One of several Scoparia species that are very difficult to identify. It closely resembles S.ambigualis and so closer examination maybe required in some cases. DaNES – 7 records prior to 2010 / 6 accepted records Chesterfield 1964, Ambergate 1996, Marehay 21/7/2012; 1/7/2020; 30/7/2020; 9/7/2022.
Flight Period: July /  -  One generation Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 2 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 20-23mm
Food Plant: Moss
Last Recorded Year: 2022
Last Recorded By - DaNES
Last Recorded General Area - No location

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