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Crambus pratella

(Linnaeus, 1758)1300 / 63.085

Davey, P., 2009: A local species in England and southern Scotland, the larva inhabits a tubular silken gallery feeding on the roots and stem-bases of grasses (Poaceae) that grow on pasture on sandy soils.

In Dorset, there are just five recent light trap records, and the majority of these from sites where the habitat preferred by the species is absent. These examples coincided with very warm weather and immigration is suspected from western European coasts in mid-June 2004 and, north... Read More


Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-25mm.
Flight: June to July
Foodplant:   various grasses, on the roots and stem bases
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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