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Approx Length (c. 9mm) Wingspan (12-18 mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Aethes tesserana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)939 / 49.121

Uncommon local resident of calcareous grassland and roadside banks.

Picris hieraciodes, P. echiodes with larva feeding in the roots in September/October.

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-18 mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Oxtongue and Hawkweed
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/2021+VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
06/06/201820VC37 - WorcestershireSO76
21/06/20161VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
27/06/20151VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
23/06/2015+VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
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