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Scoparia pyralella
Brown-spot Grey ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Scopariinae
1333 / 63.066
Photo © Matthew Casey,  29/06/2019 - Hethersett

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Wingspan: 17-22 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Various decaying plant matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Distinctive Scoparia species although variable.
Grassland, heathland, woodland, scrub and fens. Most abundant on chalk downs, waste ground near the sea or coastal shingle.
Common and widespread.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/2025127TG11Horsford
15/06/2025227TG13Hempstead
14/06/2025127TG11Horsford
14/06/2025127TM17Diss
14/06/2025128TL79Weeting (Crescent Wood)
13/06/2025+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
13/06/2025128TM09Great Ellingham
13/06/2025227TG13Hempstead
12/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
09/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
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