Sitochroa verticalis (Lesser Pearl)


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Sitochroa verticalis
Lesser Pearl (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae : Pyraustinae

1371 / 63.015

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European Corn-borer Ostrinia nubilalis

Wingspan:	c. 32 mm.
Flight:	June and July.
Foodplant:	Various plants inc. Creeping thistle, Broom and Goosefoot.
Nat Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Status
Localised primarily to the Brecks.

Easily disturbed by day from amongst clover and other rough pasture. Comes to light at night, and is known to migrate.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	Area
12/05/2024	1	28	TF90	Watton
02/09/2023	1	28	TF61	King's Lynn (S)
21/08/2023	1	27	TG02	Hindolveston
13/08/2023	1	27	TG02	Hindolveston
11/08/2023	1	28	TF92	North Elmham
04/08/2023	1	27	TG02	Hindolveston
01/08/2023	1	28	TM09	Great Ellingham
31/07/2023	1	27	TG33	Ridlington
30/07/2023	1	27	TG04	Cley next the Sea
27/07/2023	1	27	TG11	Costessey

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