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Anania hortulata
Small Magpie (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Pyraustinae
1376 / 63.025
Photo © Danny And Jo,  02/07/2019 - Norwich

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 24-28 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Nettle, woundworts, horehounds, bindweeds.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
One of the most familiar of the Pyralidae.
Markings can range from dark grey to almost black.
Common and widespread.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/05/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
18/05/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
18/05/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/05/2025127TG11Costessey
17/05/2025128TL79Cranwich
14/05/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
12/05/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
11/05/2025127TG03Melton Constable
10/05/2025128TF91Dereham 
10/05/2025127TG12Reepham / Booton
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