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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 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO88
25/08/20232VC40 - ShropshireSJ53
21/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
19/08/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO49
19/08/20233VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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