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Agriphila inquinatella
Barred Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1306 / 63.090
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  14/08/2019 - Norwich

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Wingspan: 23-29 mm.
Flight: July to September
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Distinctive, but variable. Prefers dryer grassy areas.
Heathland, grassland, woodland, fens and gardens.
Fairly common and widespread especially in the Brecks.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1914.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
06/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
06/09/2024128TF63Heacham
06/09/2024+27TG41Filby
05/09/2024128TF64Hunstanton
04/09/2024128TF63Heacham
03/09/2024128TF83North Creake
02/09/2024128TF90Scoulton
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