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Psyche casta

(Pallas, 1767) 186 / 11.012
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Yorkshire Status: Fairly common resident.

This is one of our commoner Psychid species. Records are spread across all five vice counties; the greatest concentration being in southern areas. Most of our records are of the characteristic cases, though males are sometimes seen flying on sunny mornings or at light. Females are wingless. Larval cases are 8-12mm long and are fairly characteristic, with pieces of grass stem attached longitudinally, constricted at the fore end and splayed out at the rear. They can be found on tree trunks, foliage, posts and rocks.

Recorded in 29 (15%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1860.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Luffia lapidella  |  Psyche crassiorella >
Wingspan: 12-15 mm
Flight: April - June
Foodplant:   Grass, Lichen, decaying plant matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2 (male)  Case: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/10/2024+61SE64 - Wheldrake
21/06/2024161SE83 - North Cave
17/06/2024163SE50 - Doncaster
04/06/2024163SE50 - Doncaster
18/05/2024163SE50 - Doncaster
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