63.102 BF1316 – Crambidae – Crambinae – Catoptria falsella

Crambidae – Crambinae – Catoptria falsella

STATUS In 1988 described as very local with no recent records. Appears to be an uncommon species now expanding its range.

ID POINTERS – A straw-yellow forewing, well speckled with darker brown. An elbowed cross-line bordered creamy white with dark-brown streaking and an isolated longitudinal white patch.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June – September

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Catoptria falsella
 
 
 
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