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Phycitodes saxicola
Lesser Clouded Knot-horn (Vaughan, 1870)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1484 / 62.059
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Coast Knot-horn
Phycitodes maritima
Sheep's-bit Knot-horn
Homoeosoma nimbella
Wingspan: c. 17mm
Flight: June and August
Foodplant:   Ragwort, Chamomile etc.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Rare.
Coastal habitats.

Part of a complex of three very similar species occurring in Britain. Generally the smallest of the Phycitodes, reference to the genitalic structure is required.

Recent records from Costessey (Norwich) and Yarmouth Beach where there seems a small population present.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 12 (16%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1991.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
24/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
10/07/2023127TG42Eccles
26/06/2023127TG13Hempstead
24/06/2023128TF64Hunstanton
30/07/2022127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
29/07/2022127TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
14/07/2022128TF74Titchwell NNR
12/07/2022127TG42Eccles
17/06/2022228TF84Holkham Gap
17/06/2022128TF84Holkham Dunes
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