Crambidae: Pyraustinae

1370 (ABH63.014) Sitochroa palealis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR06623

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Jones' Covert
Jones' Covert
 Photo © Brian Stone
Jones' Covert
Jones' Covert
 Photo © Brian Stone


General Information



Wingspan: 26-32 mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 24 (8.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 June to 18 September


Local