Crambidae: Crambinae

1313 (ABH63.099) Catoptria pinella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06301

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
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Elton
Elton
 Photo © Brian Stone


General Information
Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Foodplant(s): grasses
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, woodland, gardens and fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 74 (27.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 June to 05 September