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Crambus pascuella

(Linnaeus, 1758)1294 / 63.081

A common to very common grassland species found throughout the region.

Note in Crambus silvella the ground colour is a little darker and the white streak barely touches the costa. Crambus uliginosellus is a paler species and usually smaller with a relatively broader forewing. The streak touches the costa to about one half.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 21-26 mm.
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Chrysoteuchia culmella | Crambus uliginosellus >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/202313VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
16/08/202324VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
15/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
11/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
10/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
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