Pyralidae: Phycitinae

1442 (ABH62.023) Pempelia palumbella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR05767

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


General Information
Wingspan: 21-27 mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), milkworts (Polygala spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in August 1968

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 August to 03 August

Similar Species
Pempelia genistella

Local