Crambidae: Scopariinae

1342 (ABH63.069) Eudonia angustea, (Curtis, 1827)

KR06184

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Bury, Cambs. 8th Sept, 2005.
Bury, Cambs. 8th Sept, 2005.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information
Wingspan: 17-22 mm.
Foodplant(s): moss
Flying: Two generations, May-early July and August-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, woodland, and fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 49 (18.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 March to 24 November

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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