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 2023. Additional Stats
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