The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

Crambidae: Spilomelinae

1388 (ABH63.033) Udea lutealis, (Hübner, [1809])

Photo © Barry Dickerson

pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Freudenstadt, Germany, July 2012

Photo © Peter Bissell

General Information
Wingspan: 23-26 mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, fens and woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 71 (26.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 June to 05 September

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