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Scoparia pyralella
Brown-spot Grey ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Crambidae: Scopariinae
1333 / 63.066
Photo © Ron Moat,  SE727155:Thorne Moors, VC63

Similar Yorkshire Species
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Scoparia subfusca
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Wingspan: 17-22 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Various decaying plant matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widespread and often common throughout all five vice-counties.

Recorded in 136 (68%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/08/2024163SE23 - Horsforth / Headingly / Pudsey
14/08/2024164SE35 - Harrogate / Knaresborough
02/08/2024163SE12 - Elland / Brighouse / Low Moor
29/07/2024262NZ61 - Guisborough
23/07/2024664SD77 - Ingleborough
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