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Catoptria pinella

(Linnaeus, 1758)1313 / 63.099

A species of woodland rides and clearings, heathland, waste places and marshy areas.

A distinctive species with a broad white median streak interrupted by a broad oblique brownish streak half way along giving the impression of two white patches.

Rests during the day amongst trees and vegetation, later coming to light.

Recorded in 81 (58%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Agriphila geniculea  |  Catoptria margaritella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
13/08/20228VC40 - ShropshireSO49
12/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
11/08/20223VC40 - ShropshireSO49
09/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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