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Anania hortulata
Small Magpie (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Pyraustinae
1376 / 63.025
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  26/05/2018 - Pedders Way

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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
12/06/2025927TG42Eccles
12/06/2025127TM18Tibenham
12/06/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
12/06/2025128TF70Oxborough / Foulden Common
12/06/2025328TF92Great Ryburgh
12/06/2025328TL79Mundford
12/06/2025428TL99Rockland St Peter
12/06/2025327TG31Upton
12/06/2025128TF90Scoulton
12/06/2025328TF63Heacham
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