Stenoptilia pterodactyla, (Linnaeus, 1761)

General Information

This species has a more ochreous wing colour than S. bipunctidactyla and also has white costal cilia.

Wingspan: 20-26 mm.
Foodplant(s): Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 36 (13.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 May to 17 August

Similar Species

Stenoptilia zophodactylus

Seghill, Northumberland

Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla

1509 (ABH45.012) Stenoptilia pterodactyla, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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