Crambidae : Scopariinae
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Scoparia pyralella
Brown-spot Grey
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1333 / 63.066
=Meadow Grey

Norfolk status
Distinctive Scoparia species although variable.
Grassland, heathland, woodland, scrub and fens. Most abundant on chalk downs, waste ground near the sea or coastal shingle.
Common and widespread.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
05/08/2024128TF90Scoulton
24/07/2024128TF90Scoulton
15/07/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
11/07/2024128TL79Mundford
04/07/2024128TF91Dereham
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Wingspan: 17-22 mm.
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Various decaying plant matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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