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Udea prunalis
Dusky Pearl ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Spilomelinae
1390 / 63.034
Photo © Lee Taylor-Wheal,  24/06/23 - Old Colwall Herefordshire

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 20-24 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species found in thickets, hedgerows, gardens etc. Larvae feed on a wide range of plants while adults are readily disturbed during the day, often from Blackthorn bushes, and later come readily to light.

Recorded in 104 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
15/08/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
14/08/2022136SO65 - Bromyard & Brockhampton Estate
14/08/2022136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
13/08/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
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