Crambidae : Spilomelinae
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Photo © Terry Evans,  Came to light at Hayley Green on July12th 2023

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Patania ruralis

(Scopoli, 1763)1405 / 63.038
=Pleuroptya ruralis

A familiar and very common species, found in a wide range of habitats where nettles occur. Adults are readily disturbed during the day and later come to light.

Recorded in 126 (90%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 26-40 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Nettle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/20233VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
08/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
22/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
20/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
18/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
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