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Pempelia palumbella
Checklist Number62.023 [B&F: 1442]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Subfamily: | Phycitinae |
| Genus: | Pempelia |
| Species: | palumbella |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Local on heathland throughout Britain, apart from northern Scotland. Fairly common in Hampshire in the New Forest and on the north-eastern heaths, but rather uncommon elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-28 mm. Recognised by the combination of plumbeous coloration, pale first line and small black scale-tuft [Goater]. Larva feeds on Heather, Heath Milkwort and Wild Thyme.
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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
