Crambidae: Spilomelinae

1398 (ABH63.052) Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR06719

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This moth has a very narrow, elongated shape when at rest.


Wingspan: 26-32 mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Migrant

Regional Information

Recorded in 76 (28.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 03 November


Migrant