Pyralidae: Phycitinae

1480 (ABH62.055) Homoeosoma nebulella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR06079

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information
Wingspan: c.20-27 mm.
Foodplant(s): Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare), ragworts (Senecio spp.), Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Grassland and dry, chalky or sandy habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 May to 31 August

Similar Species
Homoeosoma nimbella
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Phycitodes binaevella

Nationally Scarce B