Crambidae: Spilomelinae

1398 (ABH63.052) Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR06719

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Monmouthshire (Whitelye), 26th Aug. 2017. Light trap.
Monmouthshire (Whitelye), 26th Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This moth has a very narrow, elongated shape when at rest.


Wingspan: 26-32 mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Migrant

Regional Information

Recorded in 85 (31.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 16 November


Migrant