Crambidae: Pyraustinae

1387 (ABH63.013) Nascia cilialis, (Hübner, 1796)

KR06621

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: 24-27 mm.
Foodplant(s): Greater Pond-sedge (Carex riparia)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Fens and marshes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 24 August

Similar Species
Antigastra catalaunalis

Nationally Scarce B