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Anania lancealis

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1377 / 63.017
=Perinephela lancealis

A species of rather open and marshy woodland, mainly in the south, where its foodplant grows but also in more open country. The larvae live in a leaf with folded down margins and feeds on leaves, flowers and seed heads. The adults fly at night and come to light.

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 26-34 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Hemp agrimony.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
04/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
13/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
13/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
12/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
12/07/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
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