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Endotricha flammealis

Checklist Number
62.077 [B&F: 1424]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Pyralidae
Subfamily:Pyralinae
Genus:Endotricha
Species:flammealis
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common in woodland, heathland, gardens and waste ground throughout southern Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The combination of relatively small size and distinctive resting posture, with head raised high, make this species readily recognisable, although it can be variably coloured. Larva feeds on Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil, and various species of deciduous tree, including Oak and Sallow.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

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