63.075 BF1336  -  Crambidae -  Scopariinae - Eudonia pallida - Pallid Grey 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 Other Name/s: Marsh Grey ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Other Scopariinae spp.
ID pointers: The palest of the British scopariinae, and one of the smallest of the group, and quite distinctive. Forewing is whitish to pale yellowish brown, with a whitish cross-line just beyond two thirds. A dot-like star-shaped or elongated spot, dark brown or blackish at two thirds.
Distribution:  Local, but widely distributed in the county. Recorded in small numbers.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  Local, but widely distributed in the county. Recorded in small numbers. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 16-19mm
Food Plant: Mosses.
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Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
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IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

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