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Anania fuscalis

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1386 / 63.016
=Opsibotys fuscalis

An uncommon species of meadows, marshes, open woodland, mainly in the south of the region. The larvae feed of the flowers and seed capsules of the foodplant. Adults are easily disturbed during the day and later come to light.

Note can be confused with the much commoner Udea prunalis but that species is darker, lacks the yellowish gloss and has wider and darker stigmata.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1856.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 20-26mm
Flight: June
Foodplant:   Yellow Rattle, Common Cow-wheat
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO65
21/06/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
06/06/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO32
31/05/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
20/05/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
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