Status
Local.
Grassland and scrub.
Smaller than Stenoptilia pterodactyla, greyish rather than brown, with more prominent spots to the forewing giving a peppered look.
Final instar larvae is usually green with a dark red dorsal line bordered by yellow/green subdorsal lines. Larvae on Scabiosa columbaria found in the Brecks can be confused with Stenoptilia annadyctyla
Examination of the genitalia is advised.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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