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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 60 (43%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
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
< Pyralis farinalis | Hypsopygia costalis >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
18/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
17/08/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
07/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
02/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
01/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
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