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Hypsopygia costalis
Gold Triangle (Fabricius, 1775)
Pyralidae: Pyralinae
1413 / 62.075
Photo © Rob Lee,  Roughton 18/07/2020

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 16-23 mm.
Flight: July and August. (Sept)
Foodplant:   Dry vegetable matter, such as haystacks and thatch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Two distinct different resting postures.

Apparent second generation in September now in Norfolk.

(=Gold Fringe)

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
25/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
16/10/2024128TF63Hunstanton
16/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
07/10/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
22/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
22/09/2024127TM17Scole
22/09/2024128TF62King's Lynn
15/09/2024127TG11Costessey
14/09/2024127TG11Costessey
08/09/2024127TG11Costessey
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