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Ancylosis oblitella
Saltmarsh Knot-horn (Zeller, 1848)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1467 / 62.053
Photo © Andrew M Apport,  Driffield 3/9/22

Similar Yorkshire Species: None
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: May and July - August.
Foodplant:   Goosefoot.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Yorkshire Status: Very rare and very local resident.

Beaumont, 2002:

VC61. Spurn, 29.7.1996 (BRS). NEW COUNTY RECORD.

Recorded in 7 (4%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1996.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/08/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
19/06/2023162TA08 - Scarborough
08/09/2022161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
06/09/2022163SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
04/09/2022161SE94 - Middleton-on-the-Wolds
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