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Sitochroa verticalis

(Linnaeus, 1758)1371 / 63.015

Davey, P., 2009: A declining species in southern England, the larva feeding on various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the species has not been seen since the Second World War and its wide-ranging demise is likely to be linked to the improvement of grassland and expansion of arable and consequent loss of old pasture, particularly from chalky soils. Old records follow: Portland, not uncommon (N Richardson), Bulbarrow Hill and Shillingstone Hill, common (D Hervey), Lulworth (C Dale), Creech Grange,... Read More


Additional Stats

Wingspan: c. 32 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Various plants inc. Creeping thistle, Broom and Goosefoot.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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