Crambidae: Scopariinae

1332 (ABH63.062) Scoparia subfusca, Haworth, 1811

KR06165

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information
Wingspan: 20-27mm
Foodplant(s): Ox-tongue fungus (Fistulina hepatica), Colt's-foot (Tussilago farfara)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 51 (18.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 May to 01 September

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