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Platytes cerussella
Little Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1326 / 63.111
Photo © Kathleen Rosewarne Ian Barton,  Cranwich Heath 10/06/2012

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: c. 10-15 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Grasses and sedges.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Males darker and usually slightly larger than the females.
Widespread in the Brecks, less so elsewhere but still fairly common and scattered.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/05/2025128TF91Dereham 
06/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
11/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
09/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
04/08/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
04/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
19/07/2024328TF72Flitcham
29/06/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
26/06/2024127TG22North Walsham
26/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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