Pyralidae : Phycitinae
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Phycitodes binaevella

(Hübner, 1813)1483 / 62.058

A common species found in a wide range of sites. The larvae feed in the seed heads of thistles while adults come readily to light.

Note it is the largest and most heavily marked of the Phycitodes species.

Recorded in 81 (58%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-27 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Spear Thistle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
10/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSO99
02/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
02/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
31/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
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