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Aethes dilucidana

(Stephens, 1852)949 / 49.122

Rare local resident of calcareous roadside banks.

Pastinaca sativa with larva feeding on the seeds in August, then boring into the stem where it overwinters and pupates.

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 1992.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-15mm
Flight: July/August
Foodplant:   In seeds of wild parsnip and hogweed
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/01/1992+VC37 - WorcestershireSP04 -
October 1977+VC37 - WorcestershireSO85 -
1901+VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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