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Aglossa pinguinalis

(Linnaeus, 1758)1421 / 62.074

A local and declining species. Found in barns, stables, animal shelters etc where the larvae feed on the detritus of animal feed, plant material. Adults tend to run rather than fly when disturbed and are occasionally attracted to light.

Recorded in 57 (41%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 29-38 mm.
Flight: June and August.
Foodplant:   Straw and chaff as well as on sheep-dung.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
19/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
16/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
16/08/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
20/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
18/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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