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Anerastia lotella

(Hübner, 1913) 1432 / 62.069
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Yorkshire Status: Uncommon and local coastal resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Local on the coast. A recent inland record is of interest, the only other inland records are from the Breck sands of Norfolk and Suffolk (Goater, 1986).

Argus 47, 2001-2004: A characteristic moth of coastal sand dunes that is common in the Spurn area. The following is the third inland record in the past twelve years, these inland moths are much smaller than coastal ones.

VC63. Hatfield Moors, 4.7.2003 (HEB).

Recorded in 7 (4%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Cadra calidella  |  Pyralis farinalis >
Wingspan: c.19-27 mm
Flight: July/August
Foodplant:   Grasses
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/2024161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
23/06/2024161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
09/08/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
01/08/2023261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
27/07/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
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