Pyralidae: Phycitinae

1451 (ABH62.012) Pyla fusca, (Haworth, 1811)

KR05684

Glass Aird, Colonsay, Argyll. 11-06-14
Glass Aird, Colonsay, Argyll. 11-06-14
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Glass Aird, Colonsay, Argyll. 11-06-14
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Colonsay, Argyll
Colonsay, Argyll
 Photo © Ian Fisher


General Information


Wingspan: c. 26mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in August 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 June to 10 September

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