Crambidae: Pyraustinae

1371 (ABH63.015) Sitochroa verticalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06624

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


General Information
Wingspan: c. 32 mm.
Foodplant(s): Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 50 (18.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 17 September

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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